Smith Concedes Sioux Falls Mayoral Race

Jamie Smith notes election integrity issues in concession speech

Smith, who critiqued Erickson's campaign, said in his concession speech there could have been 'paths forward' to challenging a mayoral recount.

Jamie Smith concedes Sioux Falls mayor's race to Christine Erickson

In his first interview after making the announcement on Tuesday, Smith said the potential disruption from a prolonged court fight was the deciding factor in his decision not to challenge Erickson's four vote advantage following last week's recount.

Jamie Smith concedes mayoral election, calls for election law improvement

In an emotional press conference, Smith thanked everyone who voted for him, but also touched on an important topic of ballot counting.

Smith concedes Sioux Falls Mayoral race

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Sioux Falls candidate for mayor Jamie Smith said Tuesday he's conceding from the Sioux Falls Mayoral race. "I'm here today to announce that I will not challenge the results in court and I will concede the race for Sioux Falls Mayor," Smith said. After the recount processed ended last Thursday, [...]

Jamie Smith concedes Sioux Falls mayoral election after historic four-vote loss

Jamie Smith speaks with reporters June 26 after the City Council certified Christine Erickson’s two-vote runoff election win. Smith conceded the race to Erickson on Tuesday. (Jacob Brende / The Dakota Scout)Sioux Falls mayoral candidate Jamie Smith conceded the election Tuesday, several days after a recount confirmed that he lost the June 23 runoff election by four votes to Christine Erickson.Smith said that he had received questions about wheth…