R. Blake Curd
R. Blake Curd (Republican Party) was a member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 12. He assumed office on June 10, 2013. He left office on January 10, 2023.
Curd (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 12. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Curd's professional experience includes working as a hand, microvascular, and orthopedic surgeon.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Curd was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Curd was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Legislative Procedure |
| • State Affairs |
| • Transportation |
| • Joint Legislative Procedure |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Curd served on the following committees:
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| • Commerce and Energy, Chair |
| • Education |
| • Health and Human Services |
2009-2011
Prior to leaving the South Dakota House of Representatives, Curd served on the following committees:
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Local Government |
| • Stimulus Plan |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
R. Blake Curd was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 12
Incumbent R. Blake Curd defeated Jessica Meyers in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 12 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | R. Blake Curd (R) | 54.1 | 6,599 |
| Jessica Meyers (D) | 45.9 | 5,606 | ||
| Total votes: 12,205 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jessica Meyers advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 12.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent R. Blake Curd advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 12.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Manford Steele (R)
2018
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 12
Incumbent R. Blake Curd defeated Kasey Olivier in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 12 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | R. Blake Curd (R) | 50.1 | 4,872 |
| Kasey Olivier (D) | 49.9 | 4,845 | ||
| Total votes: 9,717 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 12
Kasey Olivier advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 12 on June 5, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 12
Incumbent R. Blake Curd advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 12 on June 5, 2018.
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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 Blake Curd defeated Jim Sanden in the South Dakota State Senate District 12 general election.[2][3]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 12 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Blake Curd Incumbent |
58.40% | 6,221 | |
| Democratic | Jim Sanden | 41.60% | 4,432 | |
| Total Votes | 10,653 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Jim Sanden ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 12 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 12 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jim Sanden (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Blake Curd ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 12 Republican primary.[4][5]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 12 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Blake Curd Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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. Jim Sanden was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent R. Blake Curd was unopposed in the Republican primary. Curd defeated Sanden in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | R. Blake Curd Incumbent |
60.1% | 4,265 | |
| Democratic | Jim Sanden | 39.9% | 2,836 | |
| Total Votes | 7,101 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
2010
Curd did not seek re-election, although he was eligible to do so under South Dakota's term limits. He instead ran for the United States House of Representatives, but lost in the primary.
Campaign themes
2020
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 29.
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2020
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In 2020, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 30.
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2019
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In 2019, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 26.
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2017
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In 2017, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 27. The legislature held a special session on June 12.
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2016
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In 2016, the 91st South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 29.
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2015
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In 2015, the 90th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 30.
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2014
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In 2014, the 89th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 31.
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2013
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In 2013, the 88th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 25.
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See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Blake Curd's Biography," accessed July 1, 2017
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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
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| Preceded by - |
South Dakota State Senate District 12 2013-2023 |
Succeeded by Arch Beal (R) |
| Preceded by - |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12 2009-2011 |
Succeeded by - |
