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Only 2 Votes Separate Candidates in Mayor’s Race for South Dakota’s Largest City

Only 2 Votes Separate Candidates in Mayor’s Race for South Dakota’s Largest City

Summary

The mayoral race in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is very close. Former state legislator Christine Erickson, a Republican, leads state Senator Jamie Smith, a Democrat, by just two votes after the recent election, prompting a recount.

Key Facts

  • The mayoral election took place in Sioux Falls, the largest city in South Dakota.
  • Christine Erickson, a Republican and former state legislator, currently leads.
  • Jamie Smith, a Democrat and state senator, is trailing by only two votes.
  • The vote difference is extremely small given the city's size.
  • A recount is planned to ensure the accuracy of the results.
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