Al Novstrup
| Al Novstrup | ||
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| South Dakota State Senate District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 13, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $12,000/two-year term | |
| Per diem | $110/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | Four terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| South Dakota State House of Representatives | ||
| 2003-2009 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | South Dakota State University, 1977 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 4, 1954 | |
| Place of birth | Sisseton, SD | |
| Profession | Manager/Owner, Thunder Road Family Fun Park | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Novstrup served as a representative in the South Dakota State House from 2002 to 2008. He joined the South Dakota State Senate in 2009 and has served in that position since. He represents the 3rd district.
Novstrup worked as a farm worker on a family farm from 1967 to 1972. He then worked as a construction worker for Cenex/Farmers Union from 1969 to 1972. After earning his degree, Novstrup worked as a teacher for Granite Falls High School from 1977 to 1980. He then worked as manager and owner of Computer Specialists from 1982 to 2001. He has worked as manager and owner of Thunder Road Family Fun Park since 1994.
Novstrup earned his BS from South Dakota State University in 1977.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Novstrup served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Joint Appropriations | ||||
| • Legislative Procedure, Vice Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Novstrup served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Joint Appropriations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Novstrup served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2012
Novstrup won re-election in the 2012 election for South Dakota State Senate District 3. Novstrup ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5 and defeated H. Paul Dennert (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 3, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Al Novstrup Incumbent |
53.6% | 5,553 | |
| Democratic | H. Paul Dennert | 46.4% | 4,815 | |
| Total Votes | 10,368 | |||
2010
Novstrup ran for re-election to the 3rd District Seat in 2010. Al Novstrup ran for the seat on the Republican ticket and defeated Democrat Alan Hoerth. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| South Dakota State Senate, District 3 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Al Novstrup (R)
|
5,281 | 59.93% | ||
| Alan Hoerth (D) | 3,531 | 40.07% | ||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Novstrup won election to the 3rd District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate, defeating opponent Alan Hoerth (D). [2]
Novstrup raised $40,171 for his campaign while Hoerth raised $24,557. [3]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 3 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Al Novstrup (R)
|
5,872 | 54.97% | ||
| Alan C. Hoerth (D) | 4,811 | 45.03% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Novstrup received $10,799 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.[4]
| South Dakota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Al Novstrup's campaign in 2010 | |
| Oscar Anderson South Dakota Freedom Fund | $1,000 |
| Wayne Greenfield For State House | $764 |
| South Dakota Association Of Realtors | $750 |
| Skjonsberg, Robert T | $500 |
| South Dakota Retailers Association | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $10,799 |
2008
Novstrup raised $40,171 during the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| South Dakota Republican Party | $15,034 |
| Senate Republican Campaign Committee of South Dakota | $10,000 |
| www.visionvideoinc.com | $1,292 |
| Daugaard for Governor | $1,000 |
| Brown County Republican Party | $1,000 |
Personal
Novstrup and his wife Kathy have two children.
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- Special lawmaker study panels set - Daily Republic
- Lawmakers picked to study education funding, domestic violence - Rapid City Journal
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External links
- Profile from the South Dakota Legislature
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Burt Elliot |
South Dakota House District 3 2003–2008 |
Succeeded by Dennis Feickert |
| Preceded by Alan Hoerth |
South Dakota Senate District 3 2009–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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