Jamie Smith is a Democratic State Senator representing District 15 in South Dakota. Born on January 31, 1971, he resides in Sioux Falls and is married. He previously served as a State Representative for District 15 from 2017 to 2023, where he held the position of Minority Leader from 2019 to 2023, and ran as a candidate for Governor in 2022. Currently, he serves as Assistant Minority Leader in the Senate as a new member.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Augustana University from 1989 to 1993.
• Professional Background: Works as a Broker Associate at Hegg Realtors; previously Sales Representative at Simpson and Associates from 2005 to 2007.
• *Political Committees *: Served on Education, Health and Human Services, Joint Committee on Legislative Procedure, Legislative Procedure, and Local Government committees.