Representative Jamie Smith Declares Democratic Challenge For Governor

Representative Jamie Smith Declares Democratic Challenge For Governor

PIERRE — A South Dakota state representative has put the rumors to bed once and for all…

Smith says South Dakota hasn’t had good government the last four years…

Smith says, as governor, he will follow the will of the people…

Smith says it’s too early to declare a Lieutenant Governor candidate but says he plans to pick a running mate from a rural part of South Dakota. Smith may have a challenge for the democratic nominee for governor as Barry Hulse of Vermillion has filed paperwork to also run. The Noem for Governor Campaign responded to Smith’s announcement saying Smith’s voting record and values don’t align with the people of South Dakota and says he is a quote “extreme liberal” whose policies have been rejected by South Dakotans.