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Doeden crashes Sioux Falls mayoral debate as nonpartisan election standard keeps bending

Smith says he didn't expect to sway GOP candidate who endorsed Erickson last week

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Joe Sneve
Jun 13, 2026
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Sioux Falls mayoral candidate Jamie Smith didn’t expect to win over the highest-profile spectator at Friday’s debate with Christine Erickson in downtown Sioux Falls.

And he didn’t hold back when asked why.

DEBATE REPLAY: Watch Erickson, Smith make case to be Sioux Falls mayor

DEBATE REPLAY: Watch Erickson, Smith make case to be Sioux Falls mayor

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