Jamie Smith (South Dakota)
2025 - Present
2027
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Jamie Smith (Democratic Party) is a member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 15. He assumed office on January 14, 2025. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Smith (Democratic Party) ran for election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 15. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Jamie Smith's career experience includes working as a realtor and an educator.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Smith was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Smith was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Procedure Committee
- House Legislative Procedure Committee
- House Health and Human Services Committee
- House State Affairs Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education |
| • Local Government |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 15
Jamie Smith defeated Brenda Lawrence in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 15 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jamie Smith (D) | 52.4 | 5,052 | |
| Brenda Lawrence (R) | 47.6 | 4,582 | ||
| Total votes: 9,634 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jamie Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 15.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Brenda Lawrence advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 15.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Smith in this election.
2022
See also: South Dakota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022
General election
General election for Governor of South Dakota
Incumbent Kristi L. Noem defeated Jamie Smith and Tracey Quint in the general election for Governor of South Dakota on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kristi L. Noem (R) | 62.0 | 217,035 | |
| Jamie Smith (D) | 35.2 | 123,148 | ||
| Tracey Quint (L) | 2.9 | 9,983 | ||
| Total votes: 350,166 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Lora Hubbel (Independent)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jamie Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Governor of South Dakota.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Barry Hulse (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of South Dakota
Incumbent Kristi L. Noem defeated Steven Haugaard in the Republican primary for Governor of South Dakota on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kristi L. Noem | 76.4 | 91,661 | |
| Steven Haugaard | 23.6 | 28,315 | ||
| Total votes: 119,976 | ||||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Governor of South Dakota
Tracey Quint advanced from the Libertarian convention for Governor of South Dakota on April 23, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Tracey Quint (L) | |
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2020
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 (2 seats)
Incumbent Linda Duba and incumbent Jamie Smith defeated Cole Heisey and Matt Rosburg in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Linda Duba (D) | 28.9 | 3,918 | |
| ✔ | Jamie Smith (D) | 27.5 | 3,727 | |
| Cole Heisey (R) | 22.0 | 2,987 | ||
| Matt Rosburg (R) | 21.7 | 2,943 | ||
| Total votes: 13,575 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Linda Duba and incumbent Jamie Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Cole Heisey and Matt Rosburg advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15.
2018
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 (2 seats)
Linda Duba and incumbent Jamie Smith won election in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Linda Duba (D) | 52.8 | 2,771 | |
| ✔ | Jamie Smith (D) | 47.2 | 2,481 | |
| Total votes: 5,252 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 (2 seats)
Incumbent Jamie Smith and Linda Duba defeated Patrick Kirschman and Josh Reinfeld in the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jamie Smith | 30.1 | 334 | |
| ✔ | Linda Duba | 26.3 | 292 | |
| Patrick Kirschman | 25.0 | 278 | ||
| Josh Reinfeld | 18.6 | 206 | ||
| Total votes: 1,110 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the South Dakota House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016. Incumbent Patrick Kirschman (D) did not seek re-election.
Incumbent Karen Soli and Jamie Smith defeated Mike Myers and Eric Leggett in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 general election.[3][4]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 15 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Karen Soli Incumbent |
30.70% | 2,621 | |
| Democratic | Jamie Smith |
28.27% | 2,414 | |
| Independent | Mike Myers | 20.89% | 1,784 | |
| Independent | Eric Leggett | 20.13% | 1,719 | |
| Total Votes | 8,538 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Karen Soli and Jamie Smith were unopposed in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 15 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Karen Soli Incumbent | |
| Democratic | Jamie Smith | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jamie Smith did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Jamie Smith did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Smith's campaign website stated the following:
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UNITY: Despite our differences, public leaders on both sides of the political spectrum should be able to reach across the aisle for common-sense solutions to real South Dakota problems. Unity is possible and approaching issues by seeing the humanity in one another is the way to end the infighting in Pierre. ECONOMY: Bringing good-paying jobs into South Dakota is of the utmost importance. South Dakota has so much untapped potential when it comes to our labor force. Promoting sustainable growth will be prioritized from day one. MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION: The people of South Dakota voted for the legalization of recreational marijuana and that vote was not only ignored, but impeded by Governor Noem at every turn. The Governor’s office should never use state dollars in order to sue and overturn the will of the people. Recreational marijuana should be legalized in South Dakota. CORRUPTION: Through her personal ambitions and desire to ascend the ranks in national politics, Kristi Noem has brought DC-style politics to South Dakota. A Republican-led legislative panel found that she broke her oath of office and betrayed the public trust by giving a family member preferential treatment through a state agency and forcing out a longtime state employee for refusing to comply with this request. Corruption like this has no place in South Dakota. HEALTHCARE: Expanding Medicaid in South Dakota is crucial for protecting our rural communities and essential workers. It will allow thousands to stay insured, get access to medication, and see a doctor.[7] |
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| —Jamie Smith's campaign website (2022)[8] | ||
2020
Jamie Smith did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2022
In 2022, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 28.
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2021
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In 2021, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 29.
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2020
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In 2020, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 30.
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2019
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In 2019, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 26.
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2017
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In 2017, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 27. The legislature held a special session on June 12.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Jamie Smith for Governor, "Bio," accessed June 21, 2022
- ↑ South Dakota Legislature, "Representative Jamie Smith," accessed June 21, 2022
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed August 21, 2016
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Official Results State Canvas," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "State primary results," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jamie Smith for Governor, “Issues,” accessed June 15, 2022
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| Preceded by - |
South Dakota State Senate District 15 2025-Present |
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| Preceded by - |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 2017-2023 |
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