Brent Hoffman

Brent "B.R." Hoffman (born May 7, 1963) is an American writer, military veteran, and politician currently serving as a State Senator in South Dakota for District 9, including western Sioux Falls, ^[1] Hartford, and Wall Lake. ^[2]

He is a Republican and served in the military. ^{[3] [4] [5]} He is a survivor of the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Early life and education

Hoffman received an associate degree from the University of Maryland in 1987, a bachelor's degree from Newman University in 1989, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Dakota in 1993.

Career

From 1983 to 2003, Hoffman served a 20-year active-duty career in the U.S. Air Force. He served as a nuclear weapons officer. In 2022, he ran for the state senate seat in District 9, ^{[1] [2]} facing a 15-year incumbent state representative, and was elected by a margin of more than 2-1. ^{[6] [7]}

Sponsored legislation

• SB133 — Modify the design of license plates to include the state motto (“Under God, the People Rule”) ^{[8] [4]}
• SB146 – Limit parole for violent offenders ^[5]

Book

• Life After a Biography (2012) – ISBN 9781449769574

References

1. "Sioux Falls lawmaker leading possible term limit ballot measure". KELOLAND.com. May 30, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
2. "Meet the candidates District 9: Hartford, NW Sioux Falls". KELOLAND.com. September 12, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
3. "Loading..." South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
4. "SD Senate turns down motto for license plates". KELOLAND.com. February 6, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
5. "Senate wants 'truth in sentencing' for crimes". KELOLAND.com. February 8, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
6. "South Dakota Secretary of State". electionresults.sd.gov. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
7. "South Dakota State Senate - District 9 Republican Primary Results | Detroit Free Press". www.freep.com. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
8. "Loading..." South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved December 8, 2023.