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Former Democratic candidate for governor planning Sioux Falls mayoral bid

Jamie Smith is in his fourth term as a lawmaker

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Jamie Smith, shown here in 2022, has announced he is running for Sioux Falls mayor. (Joe Sneve / The Dakota Scout)

A state legislator and former Democratic gubernatorial candidate has announced he is running for Sioux Falls mayor.

Jamie Smith, the assistant minority leader in the South Dakota Senate, will hold a news conference announcing his intentions to run for the position vacated by term-limited Paul TenHaken. Smith will host a news conference at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Washington Pavilion.

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