Tim Begalka
Tim Begalka (b. February 19, 1960) is a former Republican member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 4 from 2010 to 2015. Begalka did not run for re-election in 2014.
Begalka served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2001 to 2004.
Biography
Begalka earned his B.S. from South Dakota State University.
Begalka worked his way from manager to owner of Sodak Gardens.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Begalka served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce and Energy |
| • Judiciary, Vice Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Begalka served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Judiciary |
Elections
2012
- See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2012 and Game-changers
Begalka won re-election in the 2012 election for South Dakota State Senate District 4. Begalka defeated Val Rausch (2012 House Speaker) in the Republican primary on June 5 and defeated incumbent Steven Street (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Tim Begalka Incumbent |
61% | 6,603 | |
| Democratic | Steven Street Incumbent | 39% | 4,227 | |
| Total Votes | 10,830 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Tim Begalka Incumbent |
66.8% | 1,106 |
| Val Rausch | 33.2% | 549 |
| Total Votes | 1,655 | |
2010
Begalka defeated Mark Pederson in the June 8 primary. He also defeated Dick Schwandt (D) in the November 2 general election.
| South Dakota State Senate, District 4 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tim Begalka (R)
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5,346 | 61.00% | ||
| Dick Schwandt (D) | 3,418 | 39.00% | ||
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2014
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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Begalka and his wife, Rhonda, have five children, named Aaron, Carrie, Austin, Ronald, and Robert. They currently reside in Clear Lake.
Politically, he has been active with the Deuel County Republican Party, serving as a delegate, secretary, and chair.[1]
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 4
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Senator Timothy P. 'Tim' Begalka," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official election results for 2012," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," June 12, 2012
- ↑ American Clarion, "South Dakota Freedom Index 2012," accessed August 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jim Peterson (D) |
South Dakota State Senate District 4 2011–2015 |
Succeeded by Jim Peterson (D) |
