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Mark Smith (South Dakota)
Mark Smith (Democratic Party) ran for election to the South Dakota House of Representatives to represent District 22. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Smith completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Mark Smith was born in Huron, South Dakota. Smith served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1972. He earned a bachelor's degree from Huron College in 1969. Smith's career experience includes working as an entrepreneur and business owner. He has been affiliated with the American Legion, with the Disabled American Veterans, and with MENtor.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 22 (2 seats)
Incumbent Roger Chase and incumbent Lynn Schneider defeated Mark Smith and C. John McEnelly in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 22 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Roger Chase (R) | 36.2 | 6,165 |
| ✔ | Lynn Schneider (R) | 34.4 | 5,855 | |
 | Mark Smith (D)  | 15.5 | 2,640 | |
 | C. John McEnelly (D) | 13.8 | 2,348 | |
| Total votes: 17,008 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. C. John McEnelly and Mark Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 22.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Roger Chase advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 22.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bob Glanzer (R)
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Mark Smith completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Smith's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I believe in working with others in a bipartisan manner. Negotiation and compromise makes for better legislation.
I believe in the democratic principles of our country, the rule of law, and that all mankind is created equal.- Restore a semblance of party balance to our state Legislature.
- Stop wasteful spending on defending unconstitutional legislatition
- Enhance Veteran services particularly in rural area where healthcare access is limited.
We a fair, independent and bipartisan commission to examine and realign districts so that voters have access to both parties.
Plain spoken individuals whose choice of words and deeds carried more lasting meaning than most.
I can always find something relevant and its presented in a plain spoken mannr
Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmenn
Agriculture and Tourism are the two main economic engines. We need to find new markets for our farm products to cushion the blow of low commodity prices.
Veteran's Affairs
Billie Sutton as a past legislator
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 2, 2020
