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Mark Venner
| Mark Venner | ||
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| South Dakota House District 24 | ||
| Retired | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $12,000/two-year term | |
| Per diem | $110/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of South Dakota, 1972 | |
| Master's | University of Florida, 1986 University of South Dakota, 1974 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 09/16/1950 | |
| Place of birth | Pierre, SD | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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He spent two years teaching before entering the United States Air Force in 1975. Venner served in the Air Force for 20 years, during which time he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. When he transitioned back into civilian life, he became the owner of Venner Farm, where he continues to work.
Venner received his B.S. in Engineering and his M.Ed. from the University of South Dakota, and his M.S. in Engineering from the University of Florida. He and his wife Denise have four children, Mark, Analee, Viki, and Phil.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Venner served on the following committees:
- Education Committee, South Dakota House of Representatives
- Local Government Committee, South Dakota House of Representatives
Elections
2012
Venner ran in the 2012 election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 24. Venner was defeated by Mary Duvall and Tim Rounds in the Republican primary on June 5. No Democratic candidates filed for election. The general election took place on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Tad Perry (R) is running for State Senate in District 24.[2][3]
| South Dakota House of Representatives District 24 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Tim Rounds |
35.9% | 2,414 |
| Mary Duvall |
34.1% | 2,288 |
| Mark E. Venner Incumbent | 30% | 2,015 |
| Total Votes | 6,717 | |
2010
Venner and Tad Perry (R) won election in the November 2 general election.[4]
| South Dakota State House, District 24 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mark Venner (R)
|
5,635 | 36.90% | ||
| Tad Perry (R)
|
5,428 | 35.54% | ||
| Jodi R Owen (D) | 4,209 | 27.56% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Venner raised $10,722 in contributions. [5]
His three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Venner, Mark & Denise | $1,500 |
| Hughes County Republican Party C/O Olson | $1,000 |
| Nagel, John | $1,000 |
Personal
Venner and her husband Timothy have three children, Michelle, Justin, and Heather.[6]
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External links
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart: Representative Mark Eugene Venner Sr.
- ↑ 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 25, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota House of Representatives Official General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Project Vote Smart: Representative Lora Lyn Hubbel
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Ryan Olson (R), Tim Rounds (R) |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 24 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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