Jean Hunhoff

Jean Hunhoff
South Dakota State Senate District 18
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 8, 2016
Term limits	Four terms
Prior offices
South Dakota State House of Representatives
2001-2007
Mayor, City of Yankton
1995-1997
Education
Bachelor's	South Dakota State University, 1976
Master's	University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1979
Personal
Birthday	December 30, 1953
Place of birth	Yankton, SD
Profession	Corporate Quality/Compliance Officer, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Religion	Catholic
Websites
Office website

Jean Hunhoff (b. December 30, 1953) has been a Republican member of the South Dakota State Senate since 2006, representing the 18th district.

Hunhoff's political experience began with her work as Commissioner for the City of Yankton from 1991 to 1997. She served as the mayor for the City of Yankton from 1995 to 1997. She went on to serve in the South Dakota State House from 2000 to 2006. In 2007 she joined the South Dakota State Senate and has served in that position since. She represents the 18th district.

Hunhoff worked as a registered nurse for Sioux Valley Hospital from 1976 to 1977. She worked as a health educator for Sandhills Visiting Nurses Association from 1979 to 1980. She then worked as Assistant Clinical Director of Nursing for Avera Sacred Heart Hospital from 1980 to 1982. She has worked as Homecare Mentor/Homecare Services Director for Avera Sacred Heart Hospital since 1982. She has also worked as Corporate Quality/Compliance Officer since 1987.

Hunhoff earned her BSN from South Dakota State University in 1976. She went on to receive her MSN from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1978. She then earned her MHA from the University of Minnesota in 1991.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hunhoff served on the following committees:

South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013
• Government Operations and Audit
• Health and Human Services, Chair
• Judiciary
• Local Government

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hunhoff served on the following committees:

South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011
• Government Operations and Audit
• Health and Human Services, Chair
• Judiciary
• Local Government

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hunhoff served on the following committees:

South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009
• Appropriations
• Government Operations and Audit

Elections

2012

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2012

Hunhoff won re-election in the 2012 election to District 18. Hunhoff ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5 and defeated David L. Allen (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.

South Dakota State Senate, District 18, General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jean Hunhoff Incumbent	65.1%	6,317
	Democratic	David Allen	34.9%	3,382
Total Votes				9,699

2010

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2010

Hunhoff ran for re-election to the 18th District Seat in 2010. She ran unopposed for the seat. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.

South Dakota State Senate, District 18 (2010)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Jean Hunhoff (R)		5,915	100.00%

2008

On Nov. 4, 2008, Hunhoff won re-election to the 18th District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate, defeating opponent William Kerr (D).

Hunhoff raised $16,222 for her campaign while Kerr raised $4,866.

South Dakota State Senate, District 18 (2008)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Jean Hunhoff (R)		6,525	66.94%
William Kerr (D)		3,223	33.06%

Campaign donors

2012

Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.

2010

In 2010, Hunhoff received $18,231 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.

South Dakota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Jean Hunhoff's campaign in 2010
Sdaho South Dakota Association Healthcare Org	$1,000
South Dakota Health Care Association	$700
Glaxosmithkline	$400
Independent Community Bankers Of South Dakota	$300
South Dakota Retailers Association	$300
Total Raised in 2010	$18,231

2008

Hunhoff raised $16,222 during the 2008 election cycle.

Her top contributors are listed below.

Donor	Amount
South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations	$1,500
Larry Ness	$1,000
South Dakota Telecommunications Association	$600
David Bockorny	$500
South Dakota Health Care Association	$500
Spring Valley Unreadable Avon Sole Proprietor	$500
South Dakota Association of Realtors	$500
GlaxoSmithKline	$400
Midcontinent Communications	$400

Personal

Hunhoff and her husband Daniel have four children.

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• Special lawmaker study panels set - Daily Republic
• Lawmakers picked to study education funding, domestic violence - Rapid City Journal
• Teach For America faces questions - Rapid City Journal - Rapid City Journal (blog)

External links

Suggest a link

• Sen. Hunhoff's website
• Profile from the South Dakota Legislature
• Bio from Project Vote Smart
• Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000

References

Political offices
Preceded by Donald Munson	South Dakota House District 18 2001–2006	Succeeded by Charlotte Gilson
Preceded by Garry Moore	South Dakota Senate District 18 2007–present	Succeeded by NA