Representative Jamie Smith expected to run for South Dakota governor this year

By Mitchell Now January 31, 2022 5:42 am

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota State Representative Jamie Smith of Sioux Falls is expected to make a run at the governorship this year.

Smith, 50, has represented District 15 in the South Dakota State House since 2017. He has served as Minority Leader for Democrats in the State House since 2019.

An Augustana University graduate, Smith currently works as a realtor for Hegg Realtors in Sioux Falls.

Barry Hulse of Vermillion is the only candidate in the race currently for Democrats. On the Republican side, incumbent Governor Kristi Noem currently faces a primary challenge from former Speaker of the House and current state representative Steve Haugaard.

(Thanks to Dakota News Now)

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