Larry Tidemann
| Larry Tidemann | ||
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| South Dakota State Senate District 7 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 13, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| 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 | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | Four terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| South Dakota State House of Representatives | ||
| 2005-2011 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | South Dakota State University, 1970 | |
| Master's | South Dakota State University, 1972 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 13, 1948 | |
| Place of birth | Sioux Falls, SD | |
| Profession | Retired | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Tidemann joined the South Dakota State House of Representatives in 2005. He served in that position until 2011, representing the 7th District. Tidemann and his wife, Gail, have two children.
Tidemann earned his BS and MS from South Dakota State University in 1970 and 1972, respectively.
Tidemann worked for South Dakota State University's Dairy Science Department as a Graduate Research Assistant from 1970 to 1972. He then worked as a County Extension Agent for South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Service from 1972 to 1983. From 1983 to 2004, he continued his work for South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Service as Director/Associate Dean/Agriculture Program Leader.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Tidemann served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Joint Appropriations, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Government Operations and Audit, Chair | ||||
| • Retirement Laws | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Tidemann served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Joint Appropriations | ||||
| • Government Operations and Audit | ||||
| • Retirement Laws | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Tidemann served on the following committees while a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Chair | ||||
Elections
2012
Tidemann won re-election in the 2012 election for District 7 of the South Dakota State Senate. Tidemann was unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5 and defeated Pamela Merchant (D) in the general election which took place on November 6.[1]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 7, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Larry Tidemann Incumbent |
53.5% | 4,362 | |
| Democratic | Pamela Merchant | 46.5% | 3,788 | |
| Total Votes | 8,150 | |||
2010
Tidemann did not run for re-election to the South Dakota State House of Representatives in order to run for the District 7 seat of the South Dakota State Senate.
Tidemann defeated incumbent Pam Merchant in the November 2 general election.
| South Dakota State Senate, District 7 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Larry Tidemann (R)
|
4,289 | 54.15% | ||
| Pam Merchant (D) | 3,631 | 45.85% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Tidemann received $27,114 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.[2]
| South Dakota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Larry Tidemann's campaign in 2010 | |
| South Dakota Senate Republicans Campaign Cmte | $5,000 |
| South Dakota Corn Growers Association | $1,500 |
| South Dakota Association Of Healthcare Organizations | $1,000 |
| South Dakota Republican Party | $758 |
| South Dakota Health Care Association | $700 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $27,114 |
2008
In 2008, Tidemann collected $17,652 in donations.[3]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| South Dakota Corn Growers Association | $1,500 |
| South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations | $1,000 |
| South Dakota Telecommunications Association | $650 |
| South Dakota Republican Party | $522 |
| South Dakota Association of Realtors | $500 |
Personal
Tidemann and his wife Gail have two children.
Recent news
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- Teaching organization under fire - Daily Republic
- Special lawmaker study panels set - Daily Republic
- Teach For America faces questions - Rapid City Journal - Rapid City Journal (blog)
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External links
- South Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Larry Tidemann
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Larry Tidemann on Facebook
- Larry Tidemann on Twitter
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| Preceded by Pam Merchant (D) |
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Succeeded by Spencer Hawley (D), Scott Munsterman (R) |
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