Jamie serves as Minority Leader in the South Dakota House of Representatives, where he has delivered bipartisan solutions for the people of South Dakota. Jamie believes we are strongest when we work together to get things done.

Jamie is a lifelong South Dakotan. A realtor and former educator, Jamie isn’t a career politician, and he understands the needs of all South Dakotans. Every day, Jamie rolls up his sleeves to bring people together on the big issues South Dakotans face: affordable housing, high-quality education and healthcare, and an economy that works for everyone.

Jamie is a devoted father and husband. His wife of 23 years, Kjerstin, is a middle school librarian. He’s the proud father of two sons: Johnathan and Isaac. 

Jamie joins The Mandate Podcast to discuss why he is running against an incumbent, Republican Governor and how a Democratic nominee can win in South Dakota. Jamie speaks eloquently about how "purple" the state of South Dakota really is, the pockets of democrats, his ability to work across the aisle, and his passion for the people in our great state. 

According to Jamie here is SD's biggest issues he is prepared to tackle: education, healthcare, criminal justice, and childcare.

Check out more on Jamie: www.smithforgov.org

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