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James Bolin
| James Bolin | ||
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| South Dakota House District 16 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 | ||
| Mayor, City of Canton | ||
| 2007 - 2008 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Seattle Pacific University, 1973 | |
| Master's | University of South Dakota, 1988 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 12/31/1950 | |
| Place of birth | Portland, OR | |
| Religion | Evangelical Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Bolin earned his BA from Seattle Pacific University in 1973. He went on to receive his MA from the University of South Dakota in 1988.
Bolin worked as an Athletic Director for Canton Public Schools from 1996 to 2007. He has also taught at Canton Public Schools since 1987.
Bolin served as Mayor of the City of Canton from 2007 to 2008. He then joined the South Dakota State House of Representatives in 2009. He has served in that position since, representing the 16th District. Bolin and his wife, Ruth, have two children.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bolin has been appointed to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, South Dakota House of Representatives
- Appropriations Committee, South Dakota State Legislature
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bolin served on the following committees:
Elections
2012
Bolin is running in the 2012 election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 16. Bolin and fellow incumbent Patty Miller defeated Kevin D. Jensen and Don Lantis in the Republican primary on June 5. Juanita Grewing and Ann Tornberg ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Grewing withdrew prior to the general election.[1] The general election takes place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| South Dakota House of Representatives District 16 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jim Brolin Incumbent |
40.9% | 864 |
| Patty Miller Incumbent |
24.3% | 513 |
| Kevin D. Jensen | 21.8% | 459 |
| Don Lantis | 13% | 274 |
| Total Votes | 2,110 | |
2010
Bolin ran for re-election to one of two seats in District 16 of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Also running were Ed Nesselhuf (D) and Patty Miller (R).[4] Bolin and Patty Miller (R) won election in the November 2 general election.[5]
| South Dakota State House, District 16 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Patty Miller (R)
|
4,918 | 35.46% | ||
| Jim Bolin (R)
|
4,821 | 34.76% | ||
| Ann Tornberg (D) | 4,130 | 29.78% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Bolin received $13,240 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below:[6]
| South Dakota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to James Bolin's campaign in 2010 | |
| Bolin, Warren | $1,000 |
| Bolin, Warren | $1,000 |
| Lincoln County Repubs | $650 |
| South Dakota Telecommunications Association | $350 |
| Van Wyhe, Jeremy | $300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $13,240 |
2008
In 2008, Bolin collected $7,837 in donations.[7]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| South Dakota Republican Party | $2,279 |
| Warren Bolin | $1,000 |
| Rick Jewett | $300 |
| Lincoln County Republicans | $300 |
| Bill Janklow | $250 |
Recent news
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James Bolin News Feed
- Mark And Pam Crawford, Parents Of Intersex Child, Sue South Carolina For Sex ... - Huffington Post
- Lawmakers picked to study education funding, domestic violence - Rapid City Journal
- Special lawmaker study panels set - Daily Republic
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External links
- South Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. James Bolin
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ Argus Leader "3 Democrats pull from election," June 27, 2012
- ↑ Office of the South Dakota Secretary of State "2012 Primary Election Candidate List," Accessed April 9, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," June 25, 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 James Bolin
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