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Susan Blake
| Susan Blake | ||
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| South Dakota House District 13 | ||
| Retired | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $12,000/two-year term | |
| Per diem | $110/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Nurse | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Blake is an Outdoor Challenge Course Facilitator. She is also a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Blake was a candidate for the South Dakota State House of Representatives in 2006 but was not elected. She was elected to the South Dakota House in the following election in 2008. She has served in that position since, representing the 13th District.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Blake served on the following committees:
- Health and Human Services Committee, South Dakota House of Representatives
- State Affairs Committee, South Dakota House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Blake served on the following committees:
Elections
2012
Blake ran in the 2012 election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 13. Blake and Jesse Vavreck ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5. She then withdrew prior to the general election.[1]
2010
Blake ran for re-election to one of two seats in District 13 of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Also running were Jesse Vavreck (D), Jesse Vavreck (R) and Charlotte Shaw (R).[2] Blake and Brian Liss (R) won election in the November 2 general election.[3]
| South Dakota State House, District 13 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Susan Blake (D)
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4,628 | 29.90% | ||
| Brian C. Liss (R)
|
3,807 | 24.60% | ||
| Jesse Vavreck (D) | 3,534 | 22.84% | ||
| Charlotte Landon Shaw (R) | 3,507 | 22.66% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Blake received $20,427 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below:[4]
| South Dakota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Susan Blake's campaign in 2010 | |
| South Dakota State Medical Association | $1,000 |
| South Dakota Education Association | $1,000 |
| Hull, Megan | $961 |
| Hansen, Keith & Margaret | $500 |
| Homer, Kevin & Susan | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $20,427 |
2008
In 2008, Blake collected $17,895 in donations.[5]
Her five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| South Dakota Education Association | $2,000 |
| ACTBLUE | $1,537 |
| Equality South Dakota | $1,000 |
| Carol and Richard Sisier | $500 |
| South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations | $500 |
Recent news
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Susan Blake News Feed
- Your Students, Your Schools -- West Des Moines and Waukee - DesMoinesRegister.com
- Eagle County Property Transfers - Vail Daily News
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External links
- South Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Susan Blake
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Office of the South Dakota Secretary of State "2012 Primary Election Candidate List," Accessed April 9, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State's official list of state candidates, 2010
- ↑ South Dakota House of Representatives Official General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Susan Blake
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