Jamie Smith (politician)
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Preceded bySpencer Hawley
Succeeded byOren Lesmeister
Preceded byReynold Nesiba
Preceded byPatrick Kirschman
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 Senate from the 15th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Reynold Nesiba |
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| In office January 10, 2017 – January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Kirschman |
| Succeeded by | Kadyn Wittman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 31, 1971 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Augustana University (BA) |
Jamie R. Smith (born January 31, 1971)[1] is an American politician and Senator in the South Dakota Senate. Smith represents District 15, which covers downtown Sioux Falls neighborhoods, including areas around Terrace Park and the Great Plains Zoo.[2] He served as House Minority Leader of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023.[3][4][5]
Smith was the Democratic nominee in the 2022 South Dakota gubernatorial election, losing to incumbent Republican governor Kristi Noem.[6]
