Eldon Nygaard
| Eldon Nygaard | ||
| South Dakota State Senate District 17 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $12,000/two-year term | |
| Per diem | $110/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | Four terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| South Dakota House of Representatives | ||
| 2007-2011 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Nebraska, Omaha, 1972 | |
| J.D. | Marguette University Law School, 1976 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army/National Guard/Reserves | |
| Years of service | 1965-1997 | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Viborg, SD | |
| Profession | Lawyer | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Nygaard has worked as a lawyer, farmer, and business owner.
In November 2010, Nygaard switched membership from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. In a news release, Nygaard said: "I can represent my district's needs in Pierre more effectively as a member of the Republican Party."[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nygaard has been assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce and Energy Committee, South Dakota State Senate, Vice Chair
- Judiciary Committee, South Dakota State Senate
- Taxation Committee, South Dakota State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nygaard served on the following committees while a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives:
Elections
2010
Nygaard is eligible to seek re-election but instead ran for the District 17 state senate seat. He defeated Terri Jorgenson (R) in the November 2 general election.
| South Dakota State Senate, District 17 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Eldon Nygaard (D)
|
3,396 | 46.58% | ||
| Terri Jorgenson (R) | 3,895 | 53.42% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2008, Boomgarden collected $8,797 in donations.[2]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Clay County Democrats | $3,000 |
| Brian Walton | $560 |
| South Dakota Association of Realtors | $550 |
| Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield | $350 |
| South Dakota State Medical Association | $300 |
Personal
Nygaard and his wife Sherry have two children.
External links
- South Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Eldon Nygaard
- Eldon Nygaard campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Ben Nesselhuf (D) |
South Dakota State Senate District 17 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 17 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by Tom Jones (D), Jamie Boomgarden (R) |
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