Mike Vehle
| Mike Vehle | ||
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| South Dakota State Senate District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 13, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| 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 | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | Four terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| South Dakota State House of Representatives | ||
| 2005-2009 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Retired | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Vehle served in the South Dakota State House from 2004-2008. He joined the South Dakota State Senate in 2008 and has served in that position since. He represents the 20th district.
Vehle is a banker.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Vehle served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Vehle served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Vehle served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
Vehle won re-election in the 2012 election for South Dakota State Senate District 20. Vehle defeated Steve Sibson in the Republican primary on June 5 and defeated Quinten L. Burg (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 20, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Vehle Incumbent |
57% | 5,734 | |
| Democratic | Quinten Burg | 43% | 4,323 | |
| Total Votes | 10,057 | |||
| South Dakota State Senate District 20 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Mike Vehle Incumbent |
66.1% | 1,812 |
| Steve Sibson | 33.9% | 929 |
| Total Votes | 2,741 | |
2010
Vehle ran for re-election to the 20th District Seat in 2010. Vehle ran for the seat on the Republican ticket and defeated both Susan Thie (D) and Steve Sibson (I). The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| South Dakota State Senate, District 20 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Vehle (R)
|
4,827 | 57.29% | ||
| Susan Thie (D) | 1,870 | 22.19% | ||
| Steve Sibson (I) | 1,729 | 20.52% | ||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Vehle won election to the 20th District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate, defeating opponent Jack Mortenson (D)). [3]
Vehle raised $22,831 for his campaign while Mortenson raised $5,020. [4]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 20 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Vehle (R)
|
6,320 | 66.93% | ||
| Jack Mortenson (D) | 3,123 | 33.07% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Vehle received $16,471 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.[5]
| South Dakota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mike Vehle's campaign in 2010 | |
| Davison County Republicans | $1,175 |
| Independent Community Bankers Of South Dakota | $1,000 |
| South Dakota Association Of Realtors | $750 |
| South Dakota Association Of Healthcare Organizations | $500 |
| South Dakota Telecommunications Association | $400 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $16,471 |
2008
Vehle raised $22,831 during the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Senate Republican Committee of South Dakota | $5,000 |
| Davis County Republicans | $2,144 |
| South Dakota Republican Party | $1,131 |
| David Bockorny | $1,000 |
| Daugaard for South Dakota | $1,000 |
| South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations | $500 |
| South Dakota Association of Realtors | $500 |
| Independent Community Bankers of South Dakota | $500 |
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External links
- Profile from the South Dakota Legislature
- Bio from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
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 20
- ↑ District 20 South Dakota Senate Spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Mike Vehle
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mel Olson |
South Dakota House District 20 2005–2008 |
Succeeded by Noel Hamiel |
| Preceded by Ed Olson |
South Dakota Senate District 20 2009–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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