Betty Olson
| Betty Olson | ||
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| South Dakota House District 28 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 13, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| 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 | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
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Olson joined the South Dakota State House of Representatives in 2007. She has served in that position since, representing the 28B District.
Olson has worked as a Writer, Substitute Teacher, and Rancher.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
Elections
2012
Olson won re-election in the 2012 election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A. Olson ran unopposed. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
2010
Olson won re-election to District 28B of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Olson ran unopposed in the June 8 Republican primary. [2] Olson defeated Teresa Schanzenbach (I) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| South Dakota State House, District 28B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Betty Olson (R)
|
2,826 | 72.50% | ||
| Teresa Schanzenbach (I)
|
1,072 | 27.50% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Olson received $3,291 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below:[4]
| South Dakota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Betty Olson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Independent Community Bankers Of South Dakota | $300 |
| South Dakota Telecommunications Association | $300 |
| South Dakota Cable Telecommunications Association | $300 |
| South Dakota Association Of Realtors | $300 |
| South Dakota State Medical Association | $300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $3,291 |
2008
In 2008, Olson collected $2,510 in donations.[5]
Her five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Maher for Senate | $500 |
| South Dakota Association of Specialty Care Providers | $250 |
| South Dakota Federation of Republican Women | $230 |
| NAIP-PAC | $200 |
| Qwest Communications | $200 |
Recent news
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Betty Olson News Feed
- Board votes to pay lawmakers' dues to conservative organization - Rapid City Journal
- Then and Now - Rapid City Journal
- Conservative group's dues will be covered by SD treasury for all legislators - The Capital Journal
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External links
- South Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Betty Olson
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Office of the South Dakota Secretary of State "2012 Primary Election Candidate List," Accessed April 9, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State's official results of June 8 primary
- ↑ South Dakota House of Representatives Official General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Betty Olson
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