2014 Sioux Falls mayoral election
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The 2014 Sioux Falls mayoral election took place on April 8, 2014. Incumbent Mayor Mike Huether, first elected in 2010, ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by City Councilmember Greg Jamison. Huether defeated Jamison by a wide margin, though slightly reduced from his margin four years earlier, winning 56–44 percent.
Candidates
- Mike Huether, incumbent Mayor[1]
- Greg Jamison, City Councilmember[2]
Campaign
Huether announced that he would seek a second term as mayor, arguing that he had "a pattern for getting stuff done for the city."[1] Greg Jamison, a member of the City Council, announced that he would challenge Huether for re-election, and "sharply criticiz[ed] Huether in his announcement, saying, "If we don't change the culture at City Hall, the Sioux Falls I've grown [in] and the quality of life . . . is going to be ruined."[2] Throughout the campaign, Jamison attacked Huether for his leadership style and unwillingness to compromise with others.[3]
Though the race was formally nonpartisan, the county Republican Party sent a postcard attacking Huether, a Democrat, shortly before the election. The postcard compared Huether to then-President Barack Obama, said that he supported "higher taxes" and acted "like a dictator." Both Huether and Jamison, a Republican, condemned the postcard.[4]
The Argus Leader endorsed Huether for another term, praising him for "presid[ing] over one of the more productive, transformative times in Sioux Falls history." Though the Argus Leader criticized him for "[h]is forceful approach to governing" and his "investment in a local development project," it noted that he was "a hard worker, a dedicated public servant and a driving, focused leader." It praised Jamison as "an earnest public servant, well-intentioned and dedicated," but not "the best fit for the mayor's position" when matched against Huether.[5]
Ultimately, Huether defeated Jamison by a wide margin, winning 56 percent of the vote to Jamison's 43 percent.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Mike Huether (inc.) | 17,612 | 56.66% | |
| Nonpartisan | Greg Jamison | 13,939 | 44.18% | |
| Total votes | 31,551 | 100.00% | ||
References
- ^ a b Walker, Jon (June 21, 2013). "Huether to seek 2nd term as mayor". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. p. 2A. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ a b Montgomery, David (July 24, 2013). "Jamison: Change style of leadership". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. p. 1A. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ Atyeo, J.L. (April 9, 2014). "Resounding win over challenge from councilor". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. p. 3A. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ Montgomery, David (April 4, 2014). "Huether, Jamison rebuke postcard". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. p. 1C. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Strong mayor deserves another term". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. April 6, 2014. p. 2C. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "4/8/2014 - Regular - Summary Report". Sioux Falls City Clerk. April 15, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2025.