Angie Buhl O'Donnell
Angie Buhl O'Donnell (b. January 19, 1985) is a former Democratic member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 15 from 2011 to 2017. She served as minority whip in 2014.
O'Donnell did not seek re-election to the South Dakota State Senate in 2016.
Biography
Buhl O'Donnell earned her B.S. in music and psychology from the University of South Dakota. She has spent her professional career becoming a consultant for nonprofit advocacy organizations.[1]
Buhl O'Donnell used Buhl as her last name until she married Jacob O'Donnell. Reports indicate that she initially planned on continuing to use Buhl as her last name.[2] However, her senate website lists her as "Buhl O'Donnell."[3]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Buhl O'Donnell served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Joint Appropriations |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Buhl O'Donnell served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Commerce and Energy |
| • Education |
| • Government Operations and Audit |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Buhl O'Donnell served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Commerce and Energy |
| • Judiciary |
| • Retirement Laws |
Elections
2016
Elections for the South Dakota State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016. Incumbent Angie Buhl O'Donnell (D) did not seek re-election.
Reynold Nesiba ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 15 general election.[4][5]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 15 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Reynold Nesiba (unopposed) |
100.00% | 3,666 | |
| Total Votes | 3,666 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Reynold Nesiba defeated Patrick Kirschman in the South Dakota State Senate District 15 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 15 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Reynold Nesiba |
56.67% | 697 | |
| Democratic | Patrick Kirschman | 43.33% | 533 | |
| Total Votes | 1,230 | |||
2014
The general elections for the office of South Dakota State Senate took place on November 4, 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Angie Buhl was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Buhl was unopposed in the general election.[8][9][10]
2012
Buhl O'Donnell won re-election in the 2012 election for South Dakota State Senate District 15. Buhl O'Donnell ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5 and defeated Kathy Miles (I) in the general election on November 6.[11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Angie Buhl Incumbent |
54.8% | 2,973 | |
| Independent | Kathy Miles | 45.2% | 2,455 | |
| Total Votes | 5,428 | |||
2010
Buhl O'Donnell defeated incumbent Kathleen Miles in the Democratic primary election for the 15th District Seat on June 8, 2010. Buhl O'Donnell received 398 votes while Miles received 276.[12] Miles was seeking her second term in the Senate. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. No other candidate ran in this district, thus, barring unforeseen circumstances, Buhl is guaranteed victory in the general election.
Across the country in 2010, state senate elections were held in 43 states. 1,167 state senate seats were at stake. In all 1,167 state senate districts with an election in 2010, only 19 challengers (12 Democrats and 7 Republicans) defeated an incumbent state senator. Buhl O'Donnell was one of the 12 Democratic challengers who defeated an incumbent Democratic state senator.
| South Dakota State Senate, District 15 (General Election) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Angie Buhl (D)
|
2,856 | 100.00% | ||
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Dakota State Legislature in 2016.
- American Clarion — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Family Heritage Alliance — Legislators are scored on if they voted for/against FHA's position.
- Family Voice Action — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- South Dakota Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Dakota State Legislature in 2015.
- Family Heritage Alliance — Legislators are scored on if they voted for/against FHA's position.
- Family Voice Action — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- South Dakota Freedom Coalition — Legislators are scored by the South Dakota Freedom Coalition on their votes on the "'top ten' issues affecting your freedom."
- South Dakota Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Dakota State Legislature in 2014.
- South Dakotans Fighting Animal Cruelty Together — Legislators are scored on their votes on animal protection bills.
- South Dakota Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Dakota State Legislature in 2013.
- South Dakota Freedom Coalition — Legislators are scored by the South Dakota Freedom Coalition on their votes on the "'top ten' issues affecting your freedom."
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Dakota State Legislature in 2012.
- S.D. GOP Platform Accountability — Legislators are scored based on their votes as they relate to the S.D. GOP platform.
- South Dakota Freedom Coalition — Legislators are scored by the South Dakota Freedom Coalition on their votes on the "'top ten' issues affecting your freedom."
- South Dakota Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Dakota State Legislature in 2011.
- Republican Liberty Caucus of South Dakota — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to firearms policy.
- S.D. GOP Platform Accountability — Legislators are scored based on their votes as they relate to the S.D. GOP platform.
- South Dakota Freedom Coalition — Legislators are scored by the South Dakota Freedom Coalition on their votes on the "'top ten' issues affecting your freedom."
Personal
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Buhl married Jacob O'Donnell on December 21, 2012.[2] She was the first openly LGBT individual elected to any state office in South Dakota.[13]
Recent news
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See also
- South Dakota State Legislature
- South Dakota State Senate
- South Dakota Senate Committees
- South Dakota Joint Committees
- South Dakota State Senate District 15
External links
- Angie Buhl official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions via OpenSecrets
- Angie Buhl official twitter page
- Angie Buhl official Facebook page
Footnotes
- ↑ Angie Buhl State Senate, "About Angie," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Pure Pierre Politics, "Guess who got a marriage license?" December 27, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota Legislature, "Senator Angie Buhl O'Donnell," accessed June 11, 2013
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed August 21, 2016
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Official Results State Canvas," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "State primary results," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Primary Election - Official Results," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results - November 4, 2014," accessed November 12, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Current Candidates for Primary Election," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Office of the South Dakota Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed April 10, 2012
- ↑ Rapid City Journal, "Six incumbents House members win primary," June 8, 2010
- ↑ The White House, "Champions of Change - Angie Buhl O'Donnell," accessed September 13, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kathleen Miles (D) |
South Dakota State Senate District 15 2011–2017 |
Succeeded by Reynold Nesiba (D) |
