Brian Gosch
Brian G. Gosch is a former Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 32 from 2007 to 2017. He served as Speaker of the House from 2013 to 2014. He served as Majority Leader in 2015.
Gosch did not seek re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives in 2016.
Biography
Gosch is a lawyer.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gosch served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Legislative Procedure |
| • State Affairs, Chair |
| • Joint Legislative Procedure |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Gosch served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Legislative Procedure, Chair |
| • State Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gosch served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Judiciary, Vice Chair |
| • Legislative Procedure |
| • State Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gosch served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Judiciary |
| • State Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
Elections for the South Dakota House of Representatives 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 Brian Gosch (R) did not seek re-election.
Incumbent Kristin Conzet and Sean McPherson defeated Susan Kelts and Nik Aberle in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 32 general election.[1][2]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 32 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kristin Conzet Incumbent |
31.34% | 5,419 | |
| Republican | Sean McPherson |
29.31% | 5,068 | |
| Democratic | Susan Kelts | 25.10% | 4,341 | |
| Democratic | Nik Aberle | 14.25% | 2,465 | |
| Total Votes | 17,293 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Susan Kelts and Nik Aberle were unopposed in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 32 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 32 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Susan Kelts | |
| Democratic | Nik Aberle | |
Sean McPherson and incumbent Kristin Conzet defeated Craig Ericks in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 32 Republican primary.[3][4]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 32 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Sean McPherson |
36.45% | 1,372 | |
| Republican | Kristin Conzet Incumbent |
33.08% | 1,245 | |
| Republican | Craig Ericks | 30.47% | 1,147 | |
| Total Votes | 3,764 | |||
2014
Elections for the South Dakota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Ritchie Nordstrom was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbents Kristin Conzet and Brian Gosch were unopposed in the Republican primary. Conzet and Gosch defeated Nordstrom and Brett Monson (I) in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Gosch Incumbent |
33.9% | 3,928 | |
| Republican | Kristin Conzet Incumbent |
29.6% | 3,437 | |
| Democratic | Ritchie Nordstrom | 25.9% | 3,007 | |
| Independent | Brett Monson | 10.6% | 1,230 | |
| Total Votes | 11,602 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
2012
Gosch won re-election in the 2012 election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 32. Gosch advanced past the Republican primary on June 5 and won re-election in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kristin Conzet Incumbent |
36.2% | 5,004 | |
| Republican | Brian Gosch Incumbent |
34.3% | 4,742 | |
| Democratic | Jackie Swanson | 29.5% | 4,075 | |
| Total Votes | 13,821 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Brian Gosch Incumbent |
46.4% | 1,422 |
| Kristin Conzet Incumbent |
37.4% | 1,148 |
| Jeanette Deurloo | 16.2% | 497 |
| Total Votes | 3,067 | |
2010
Gosch ran for re-election to District 32 of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Gosch and Kristin Conzet (incumbent) both ran unopposed in the June 8 Republican primary.[10] Gosch and Conzet defeated Jeanett Deurloo (I) and Matthew Murray (I) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[11]
| South Dakota State House, District 32 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Brian Gosch (R)
|
4,827 | 35.51% | ||
| Kristin Conzet (R)
|
31.05 | 31.05% | ||
| Mathew Murray (I) | 2,509 | 18.46% | ||
| Jeanette Deurloo (I) | 2,037 | 14.98% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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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."
Recent news
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See also
- South Dakota State Legislature
- South Dakota House of Representatives
- South Dakota House Committees
- South Dakota Joint Committees
- South Dakota House of Representatives District 32
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 South Dakota Secretary of State, "State primary results," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Current Candidates for Primary Election," May 2, 2014
- ↑ 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, "Official election results for 2012," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," June 25, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official results of June 8 primary," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota House of Representatives, "Official General Election Results, 2010," accessed March 11, 2014
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Succeeded by Sean McPherson (R) |
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