Craig Tieszen
| Craig Tieszen | ||
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| South Dakota State Senate District 34 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 13, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Whip, South Dakota State Senate | ||
| Present | ||
| 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 | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Tieszen joined the South Dakota State Senate in 2009. He has served in that position since, representing the 34th district.
Tieszen is a retired Police Chief.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Tieszen served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary, Chair | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Tieszen served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary, Chair | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Tieszen served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Operations and Audit | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
Elections
2012
Tieszen won re-election in the 2012 election for South Dakota State Senate District 34. Tieszen defeated Stacey Wollman in the Republican primary on June 5. No Democratic candidates filed. Tieszen was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| South Dakota State Senate District 34 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Craig Tieszen |
79.3% | 2,115 |
| Stacey Wollman | 20.7% | 551 |
| Total Votes | 2,666 | |
2010
Tieszen ran for re-election to the 2nd District Seat in 2010. He ran unopposed for the seat. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| South Dakota State Senate, District 34 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Craig Tieszen (R)
|
7,136 | 100.00% | ||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Craig Tieszen won election to the 34th District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate with 7,914 votes, defeating Democrat Gary Hargens (3,345). [3]
Tieszen raised $28,691 for his campaign while Hargens raised $870. [4]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 34 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Craig Tieszen (R)
|
7,914 | 70.29% | ||
| Gary Hargens (D) | 3,345 | 29.71% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Tieszen received $977 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.[5]
| South Dakota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Craig Tieszen's campaign in 2010 | |
| BH Corp | $300 |
| South Dakota Association Of Specialty Care Providers | $150 |
| Qwest Communications | $100 |
| South Dakota Cable Telecommunications Association | $100 |
| South Dakota Association Of Insurance Agents | $100 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $977 |
2008
Tieszen raised $28,691 during the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| South Dakota Republican Party | $1,130 |
| Luanne Dirks | $1,000 |
| Mary Tlvstos | $1,000 |
| Craig Tieszen | $1,000 |
| Pat Tlvstos | $1,000 |
| Jackie Hubbard | $1,000 |
| Lon Hubbard | $1,000 |
| South Dakota Education Association | $500 |
| Christy Hoffman | $500 |
| South Dakota Association of Realtors | $500 |
| South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations | $500 |
| Richard Tieszen | $500 |
| Steve McCarthy | $500 |
Recent news
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Craig Tieszen News Feed
- Special lawmaker study panels set - Daily Republic
- Task force wrangles over policy and philosophy as it looks at Medicaid expansion - Rapid City Journal
- Lawmakers picked to study education funding, domestic violence - Rapid City Journal
- SD taxpayers fund lawmakers dues, travel for political group - Daily Republic
- Conservative group's dues will be covered by SD treasury for all legislators - The Capital Journal
- Outside group to review legislative staff - Daily Republic
- Gibson honored as part of task force - Plainsman
- Legislature hires outside consultants to review staff - The Capital Journal
- Efforts for kids gain acclaim - Sioux Falls Argus Leader
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External links
- Craig Tieszen on South Dakota Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ Office of the South Dakota Secretary of State "2012 Primary Election Candidate List," Accessed April 9, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State "Official Primary Results," June 12, 2012
- ↑ 2008 Election Results, South Dakota Senate, District 34
- ↑ District 34 South Dakota Senate Spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Craig Tieszen
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| Preceded by Royal McCracken |
South Dakota Senate District 34 2009–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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