Jamie Smith

Jamie Smith is an American politician currently serving as a member of the South Dakota Senate representing District 15. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the House Minority Leader in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023 and was the Democratic nominee for governor in 2022. A former science teacher and wrestling coach, Smith is also a real estate agent. His legislative priorities include criminal justice reform, supporting women's health care, and addressing housing costs and childcare funding. In 2026, he launched a campaign for mayor of Sioux Falls.