Ryan Maher
| Ryan Maher | ||
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| South Dakota State Senate District 28 | ||
| 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 | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Black Hills State University, 2000 | |
| Master's | Colorado Graduate School of Banking, 2007 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 19, 1977 | |
| Place of birth | Mobridge, SD | |
| Profession | Owner, Sparker Bar and Grill | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Maher was a member of the Isabel School Board from 2002 to 2007. He joined the South Dakota State Senate in 2007 and has served in that position since. He represents the 28th district.
Maher worked as an auditor for the Office of Inspector General, United States Department of Health, from 2000 to 2002. He then worked as County Executive Director for Farm Service Agency from 2002 to 2004. From 2004 to 2008, he worked as a loan officer for Farmers State Bank. He became the owner of Sparker Bar and Grill in 2005 and has worked there since.
Maher earned his BS in Accounting from Black Hills State University in 2000. He went on to receive his MS in Banking from Colorado Graduate School of Banking in 2007.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Maher served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Energy | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Taxation, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Maher served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Taxation | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Maher served on the following committees:
| South Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Taxation | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
Maher won re-election in the 2012 election for South Dakota State Senate District 28. He was unopposed in both the Republican primary on June 5 and the general election on November 6.[1]
2010
Maher ran for re-election to the 28th District Seat in 2010. He defeated Julie Garreau in the general election on November 2, 2010.
Maher had served as a Democrat from 2006 to 2010. In March, 2010, Maher changed his party affiliation to Republican.
| South Dakota State Senate, District 28 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Ryan Maher (R)
|
4,732 | 72.05% | ||
| Julie Garreau (D) | 1,836 | 27.95% | ||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Maher won re-election to the 28th District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate, defeating opponent Les Wolff (R). [2]
Maher raised $20,735 for his campaign while Wolff raised $30,664. [3]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 28 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ryan Maher (D)
|
5,134 | 62.34% | ||
| Les Wolff (R) | 3,101 | 37.66% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Maher received $13,968 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.[4]
| South Dakota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ryan Maher's campaign in 2010 | |
| South Dakota Retailers Accociation | $1,000 |
| Florida Power & Light | $500 |
| Lindskov, Dennis & Margaret | $500 |
| South Dakota Association Of Realtors | $500 |
| Kerstiens, Chuck & Louise | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $13,968 |
2008
Maher raised $20,735 during the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ryan Maher | $5,077 |
| Unspecified | $3,033 |
| South Dakota Majority Project | $2,500 |
| Independent Community Bankers of South Dakota | $700 |
| South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association | $500 |
| South Dakota Education Association | $500 |
| Mark Lindskov | $500 |
| Mick Frank | $400 |
| South Dakota State Medical Association | $400 |
| BNSF Railway | $400 |
Personal
Maher is single.
Recent news
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Ryan Maher News Feed
- SD lawmakers approve new study of school funding - WRAL.com
- South Dakota lawmakers disagree over use of state money for membership fees ... - The Republic
- Outside group to review legislative staff - Daily Republic
- SD taxpayers fund lawmakers dues, travel for political group - Daily Republic
- Conservative group's dues will be covered by SD treasury for all legislators - The Capital Journal
- Arkansas spill renews fears of ruptures on proposed South Dakota pipeline - Rapid City Journal
- Legislature hires outside consultants to review staff - The Capital Journal
- Accused firm connected to many politicians - Daily Republic
- The Lederman letter - Rapid City Journal - Rapid City Journal (blog)
- Senator tries to influence PUC in telephone traffic-pumping case - The Capital Journal
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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
References
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| Preceded by Eric Bogue |
South Dakota Senate District 28 2007–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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