Timothy Peter Johnson is a retired American lawyer and politician who served as a United States senator from South Dakota from 1997 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party,he previously served as the United States representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district from 1987 to 1997 and in the state legislature from 1979 to 1987. Johnson chose not to seek reelection as a Senator in 2014;South Dakota’s congressional delegation has been all-Republican since he left office. Johnson is also the last Democrat to have held statewide office in South Dakota or win a statewide election in the state.
The structure of the government of South Dakota is based on that of the federal government,with three branches of government:executive,legislative,and judicial. The structure of the state government is laid out in the Constitution of South Dakota,the highest law in the state. The constitution may be amended either by a majority vote of both houses of the legislature,or by voter initiative.
Timothy 'Tim' P. Begalka is an American politician and a Republican member of the South Dakota Senate representing District 4 since January 11,2011. Begalka served non-consecutively in the South Dakota Legislature from January 2001 until January 2005 in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 4 seat.
Julie Frye-Mueller is an American politician from South Dakota. A member of the Republican Party,she has been a member of the South Dakota Senate,serving since 2021. She was censured by the Senate in 2023 for harassment of a legislative staffer;she denied harassment.
Taffy D. Howard is an American small business owner and politician serving as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 33rd district. A Republican,she has served the district since 2017. She unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. House to represent South Dakota's at-large congressional district in 2022.
Jamie R. Smith is an American politician and a former member of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Smith represented District 15,which covers downtown neighborhoods,including areas around Terrace Park and the Great Plains Zoo,in Sioux Falls. He served as House Minority Leader 2019 to 2023.
Timothy R. Bonner is an American attorney and politician,currently serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 17th district. Prior to redistricting,he served from the 8th district.
Caleb Finck is an American farmer,businessman,and politician serving as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 21st district. He assumed office in 2019.
Chris Karr is an American businessman and politician serving as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 11th district. Karr assumed office on January 10,2017.
Michael Diedrich is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 34th district. Diedrich was appointed to the position in 2017 by Governor Dennis Daugaard,succeeding Craig Tieszen,who died in a boating accident on November 23,2017. He assumed office on December 29,2017.
Tony Randolph is an American politician serving as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 35th district. He assumed office in 2019. Randolph is the only African American member of the South Dakota Legislature.
Kaleb W. Weis is an American politician serving as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 2nd district. An HVAC specialist by trade,Weis was elected to the House in 2018 and assumed office in 2019.
Rhonda Milstead is an American politician and businesswoman serving as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 9th district. Milstead was appointed to the House by Governor Kristi Noem in December 2018 and assumed office on January 7,2019.
Kirk Chaffee is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 29th district. Elected in 2018,Chaffee assumed office in 2019.
Trish Ladner is an American politician serving as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 30th district. Elected in November 2020,she assumed office on January 12,2021.
Lynn Schneider is an American politician serving as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 22nd district. He was appointed to the House by Governor Kristi Noem on May 8,2020,succeeding Bob Glanzer.
Mary Fitzgerald is an American politician and accountant serving as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 31st district. Elected in November 2020,she assumed office on January 12,2021. Fitzgerald was re-elected to the SD House of Representatives on November 8,2022.
Matthew Ruby is an American politician and military officer serving as a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 40th district. Elected in November 2016,he assumed office on December 1,2016.
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The 2022 South Dakota House of Representatives elections were held on November 8,2022,as part of the biennial 2022 United States elections. All 70 seats in the South Dakota House of Representatives were up for election. Primary elections were held on June 7,2022. The elections coincided with elections for other offices in South Dakota,including the US Senate,US House,South Dakota Governor,South Dakota Secretary of State,South Dakota Attorney General,and the South Dakota Senate.
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