Smith represents District 15, which covers downtown neighborhoods, including areas around Terrace Park and the Great Plains Zoo,[2] in Sioux Falls.

[3][4][5] Smith was the Democratic nominee in the 2022 South Dakota gubernatorial election, losing to incumbent Republican governor Kristi Noem.

[6] Smith is a real estate agent with Hegg Realtors,[7] a former educator and coach,[8] and a member of the Democratic Party.

In 2024, Smith filed to run for the South Dakota State Senate from the 15th District.

[9] Media related to Jamie Smith (politician) at Wikimedia Commons