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Dan Lederman
Dan Lederman (b. November 25, 1972) is a former Republican member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 16 from 2011 to March 30, 2015. Lederman announced on March 30, 2015, that he would resign his seat immediately so that he could spend more time with his family.[1]
Following the 2013 legislative session, Lederman was elected to serve as Assistant Majority Leader; he previously served as a Majority Whip.[2]
Lederman served in the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 16 from 2009 to 2011.
Biography
Lederman received United States Army Medic Training in 1991. He then attended the University of Iowa.
Lederman served as County Commissioner of Union County from 2005 to 2007. He has been a Registered Agent for Seneca Insurance Company since 1995. He has also been the owner of Lederman Bonding Company.
Lederman served as a Medic in the United States Army from 1991 to 1995, and in the United States Army National Guard from 1990 to 2000. He was a candidate for the South Dakota House in 2006, but was not elected.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lederman served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce and Energy |
| • State Affairs |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Lederman served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce and Energy, Vice Chair |
| • Local Government |
| • State Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lederman served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce and Energy |
| • Local Government |
| • Taxation, Vice Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lederman served on the following committees while a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Local Government |
| • Taxation |
Campaign themes
2014
Lederman's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[3]
Keep Taxes Low And Reduce Government Spending
- Excerpt: "Government must reduce its spending and be a partner with South Dakota’s farmer’s and small businesses, not an impediment to progress and investment. Nothing is more important than focusing on limiting spending and building our economy and jobs for South Dakota’s future. I will maintain my commitment to this philosophy as I continue in service as your State Senator."
Revitalizing South Dakota’s Economy
- Excerpt: "Small businesses and agriculture are the backbone of South Dakota’s economy. We must work to keep our state a place where we attract investment, corporate re-locations, and renewable energy, so that South Dakota’s job growth will be the envy of the nation."
Working To Improve Our Education System
- Excerpt: "As an advocate for better education, I believe that the safety and security of our children is the most important part of an effective education system. Before our children can learn, first and foremost they must feel safe. That is why I sponsored Anti-Bullying legislation. We put pressure on all school districts to revise or adopt comprehensive anti-bullying policies across the state. Although our education system continues to get better every year, there is no doubt we still have work to do. I will continue to work for higher accountability while promoting more options for our students. As a father of three children, I understand there isn’t one formula for success but every child can learn if given the right opportunity and the right teacher."
Elections
2014
The general elections for the office of South Dakota State Senate took place on November 4, 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Ann Tornberg was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Dan Lederman was unopposed in the Republican primary. Lederman defeated Tornberg in the general election.[4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Dan Lederman Incumbent |
55.6% | 4,442 | |
| Democratic | Ann Tornberg | 44.4% | 3,543 | |
| Total Votes | 7,985 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
2012
Lederman won re-election in the 2012 election for South Dakota State Senate District 16. Lederman ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5 and defeated Michael O'Connor (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Lederman Incumbent |
60% | 6,604 | |
| Democratic | Michael O'Connor | 40% | 4,395 | |
| Total Votes | 10,999 | |||
2010
Lederman was eligible for re-election but instead ran for the District 16 state senate seat in 2010. He defeated Kathy Hill (D) in the November 2 general election.
| South Dakota State Senate, District 16 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dan Lederman (R)
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6,082 | 62.71% | ||
| Kathy Hill (D) | 3,616 | 37.29% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2015
In 2015, the 90th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 30.
- Legislators are scored on if they voted for/against FHA's position.
- South Dakota Freedom Coalition: South Dakota Freedom Index 2015
- Legislators are scored by the South Dakota Freedom Coalition on their votes on the "'top ten' issues affecting your freedom."
- South Dakota Right to Life: 2015-2016 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2014
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In 2014, the 89th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 31.
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2013
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In 2013, the 88th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 25.
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2012
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In 2012, the 87th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 19.
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2011
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In 2011, the 86th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 28.
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Personal
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Lederman and his wife, Jessica, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
- South Dakota State Legislature
- South Dakota State Senate
- South Dakota Senate Committees
- South Dakota Joint Committees
- South Dakota State Senate District 16
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Dan Lederman on Facebook
- Dan Lederman on Twitter
- Dan Lederman on Flickr
- Dan Lederman on YouTube
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Bret Hayworth, Sioux City Journal, "Lederman resigns midterm from South Dakota Legislature," March 30, 2015
- ↑ Argus Leader, "Baltic's Rave picked to lead state Senate," September 7, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2013
- ↑ Dan Lederman campaign website, "Issues," accessed September 24, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Primary Election - Official Results," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results - November 4, 2014," accessed November 12, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Current Candidates for Primary Election," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official election results for 2012," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ American Clarion, "South Dakota Freedom Index 2012," accessed August 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Margaret Gillespie (D) |
South Dakota State Senate District 16 2011–March 30, 2015 |
Succeeded by William Shorma (R) |
| Preceded by - |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16 2009–2011 |
Succeeded by James Bolin (R), Patty Miller (R) |
