Jim Hutmacher | |
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Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 25th district | |
In office 1995–2002 | |
Preceded by | Eleanor Saukerson |
Succeeded by | Clarence L. Kooistra |
South Dakota Senate Minority Leader | |
In office 1999–2002 | |
South Dakota Senate Minority Whip | |
In office 1997–1998 | |
Personal details | |
Born | September 24,1953 |
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Contractor |
James K. Hutmacher (born September 24,1953) is an American politician.
Born in 1953, [1] Hutmacher worked as a well-drilling contractor. [2] He served on the South Dakota Senate between 1995 and 2002. [1] In December 2001,Hutmacher announced that he would contest the Democratic Party gubernatorial primary to be held in 2002,and won an early endorsement from Bernie Hunhoff. [3] Ron J. Volesky was the second to join the race, [4] followed by James W. Abbott and Robert Hockett. [5] [6] Hutmacher finished third in the primary. [2] He was later named to the South Dakota Board of Water Management. [7] [8]
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