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Bernie Hunhoff
| Bernie Hunhoff | ||
| South Dakota House District 18 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Senate Minority Leader, South Dakota State Senate | ||
| 1997 - 1998 | ||
| 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) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Senator, South Dakota State Senate | ||
| 1992 - 1998 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Mount Marty College, 1974 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 09/05/1951 | |
| Profession | Ediitor/Publisher | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Hunhoff attended the University of South Dakota, Springfield. He then received his BA from Mount Marty College in 1974.
Hunhoff was a Legislative Aide for United States Representatives Frank Denholm in 1974. He then worked as a Writer for Watertown Public Opinion from 1974 to 1976, and for Madison Daily Lender from 1976 to 1977. From 1977 to 1980, he worked in Public Relations for the University of South Dakota School of Medicine. Hunhoff also worked as Publisher for Yankton County Observer from 1978 to 1985 and for Missouri Valley Observer from 1979 to 1989. He has been the owner/Editor/Publisher of South Dakota Magazine since 1985.
Hunhoff served in the South Dakota State Senate from 1992 to 1998. He served as Senate Minority Leader during the last two years of his senate service. He then ran for the office of Governor of South Dakota in 1998 but was not elected. Hunhoff joined the South Dakota State House of Representatives in 2009 and has served in that position since. He currently serves as House Minority Leader and represents the 18th District. Hunhoff and his wife, Myrna Mulloy, have two children.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hunhoff has been appointed to the following committees:
- Legislative Procedure Committee, South Dakota House of Representatives
- State Affairs Committee, South Dakota House of Representatives
- Taxation Committee, South Dakota House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hunhoff served on the following committees:
- Legislative Procedure Committee, South Dakota House
- State Affairs Committee, South Dakota House
- Taxation Committee, South Dakota House
Elections
2012
Hunhoff is opposed by Charlie Gross in the Democratic primary on June 5.[1]
2010
Hunhoff ran for re-election to one of two seats in District 18 of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Also running were fellow incumbent Nick Moser (R), Charlotte Gibson (R) and Jay Williams (D).[2] Hunhoff and Nick Moser (R) won election in the November 2 general election.[3]
| South Dakota State House, District 18 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Nick Moser (R)
|
5,149 | 33.16% | ||
| Bernie Hunhoff (D)
|
4,957 | 31.92% | ||
| Charlotte "Charlii" Gilson (R) | 2,740 | 17.64% | ||
| Jay Williams (D) | 2,684 | 17.28% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Hunhoff received $33,444 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below:[4]
| South Dakota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bernie Hunhoff's campaign in 2010 | |
| Equality South Dakota | $1,500 |
| South Dakota Corn Growers Association | $1,500 |
| Bender, Charles | $1,000 |
| South Dakota Association Of Healthcare Organizations | $1,000 |
| South Dakota Cable Telecommunications Association | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $33,444 |
2008
In 2008, Hunhoff collected $10,094 in donations.[5]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| South Dakota Education Association | $1,500 |
| South Dakota Magazine | $756 |
| South Dakota Association of Realtors | $500 |
| Gail Sohler | $500 |
| Larry Ryken | $500 |
External links
- South Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Bernie Hunhoff
- 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 3, 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 Bernie Hunhoff
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