Jamie R. Smith (born January 31, 1971)[1] is an American politician and a former member of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Smith represented District 15, which covers downtown neighborhoods, including areas around Terrace Park and the Great Plains Zoo,[2] in Sioux Falls. He served as House Minority Leader 2019 to 2023.[3][4][5]
Jamie Smith | |
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Minority Leader of the South Dakota House of Representatives | |
In office January 10, 2019 – January 10, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Spencer Hawley |
Succeeded by | Oren Lesmeister |
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
In office January 10, 2017 – January 10, 2023 Serving with Linda Duba | |
Preceded by | Patrick Kirschman |
Succeeded by | Kadyn Wittman |
Personal details | |
Born | January 31, 1971 |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Augustana University |
Smith was the Democratic nominee in the 2022 South Dakota gubernatorial election, losing to incumbent Republican governor Kristi Noem.[6]
Career
editSmith is a real estate agent with Hegg Realtors,[7] a former educator and coach,[8] and a member of the Democratic Party. He lives in Sioux Falls.
In 2024, Smith filed to run for the South Dakota State Senate from the 15th District. He will face Republican Brenda Lawrence in the general election. [9]
References
edit- ^ "Jamie R Smith". Legislative Research Council. South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
- ^ "South Dakota House of Representatives District 15". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ "South Dakota Democrats elect legislative leadership". 2018.
- ^ "Jamie Smith (South Dakota)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- ^ Democrat Jamie Smith to run for governor in 2022 election
- ^ Smith, Jamie. "Jamie Smith". jsmith.hegg.com. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ "SDLRC - Representative Jamie Smith - 2019". sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- ^ "Upcoming Elections: South Dakota Secretary of State". sdsos.gov. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
External links
editMedia related to Jamie Smith (politician) at Wikimedia Commons
- Representative Jamie Smith official government website
- Jamie Smith for Governor campaign website
- Appearances on C-SPAN