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Phil Jensen
| Phil Jensen | ||
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| South Dakota House District 33 | ||
| 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 | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Jensen is a Cookware Dealer. He joined the South Dakota State House of Representatives in 2009 and has served in that position since. He represents the 33rd District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jensen served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Energy | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Retirement Laws, Vice Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jensen served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Energy | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jensen served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
Elections
2012
Jensen won election in the 2012 election for South Dakota State Senate District 33. Jensen defeated Michael Buckingham in the Republican primary on June 5 and defeated Matt McGrath (I) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 33, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Phil Jensen |
57.4% | 5,722 | |
| Independent | Matt McGrath | 42.6% | 4,245 | |
| Total Votes | 9,967 | |||
| South Dakota State Senate District 33 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Phil Jensen |
57.6% | 1,128 |
| Michael Buckingham | 42.4% | 832 |
| Total Votes | 1,960 | |
2010
Jensen won re-election to District 33 of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Jensen and Jacqueline Sly (incumbent) both ran unopposed in the June 8 Republican primary. [3] Jensen and Sly were unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010.
| South Dakota State House, District 33 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Phil Jensen (R)
|
4,920 | 56.62% | ||
| Jacqueline Sly (R)
|
3,769 | 43.38% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Jensen received $10,549 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below:[4]
| South Dakota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Phil Jensen's campaign in 2010 | |
| Jensen, Phil & Janet | $7,653 |
| South Dakota Association Of Realtors | $300 |
| Independent Community Bankers Of South Dakota | $300 |
| South Dakota Association Of Specialty Care Providers | $250 |
| Associated General Contractors Of South Dakota | $200 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $10,549 |
2008
In 2008, Jensen collected $16,322 in donations.[5]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Blank | $9,015 |
| Phil Jenson | $4,438 |
| South Dakota Republican Party | $630 |
| Joel and Janice Hrachovec | $250 |
| William Janklow South Dakota Development Fund | $250 |
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External links
- South Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Phil Jensen
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ Office of the South Dakota Secretary of State "2012 Primary Election Candidate List," Accessed April 11, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State "Official Primary Results," June 12, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State's official results of June 8 primary
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Phil Jensen
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