Cory Heidelberger
Cory Heidelberger (Democratic Party) ran for election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 3. Heidelberger lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Campaign themes
2016
Heidelberger's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
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Defending Voters: The Legislature needs to respect us voters. When we pass a ballot measure like the minimum wage increase and “any willing provider” health insurance law of 2014, we should be able to count on legislators not to tinker with or undo what we’ve done. The Legislature should make it easier for all South Dakotans to vote, to refer and initiate laws (and we have ten such ballot questions to vote on in 2016), and circulate petitions and run for office. Instead, our current Legislature has acted as if it fears and loathes real citizen democracy. I want all of us South Dakotans to vote and to have lots of good choices when we vote. When you send me to Pierre, I’ll fight to protect the initiative and referendum, the petition process, and every South Dakotan’s right to vote. Supporting Education: Our public schools are the foundation of everything good that happens in South Dakota. If we don’t have good public schools, we don’t have economic development, vibrant cultural life, or healthy democracy. Yet for thirty years, our Legislature has let our teacher pay languish at last in the nation. Our Legislature’s long neglect of K-12 education has led to a critical teacher shortage that threatens the quality and survival of our public schools. When you send me to Pierre, I will fight every Session to make sure we pay teachers what they are worth—and what our kids and our future are worth. Fighting Corruption: GEAR UP and Mid-Central. EB-5 and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Secretary Gant, lost iPads, and the stolen state flag. Those scandals broke out because serious oversight and accountability have disappeared during two generations of one-party rule in Pierre. Our Legislature could drop the hammer on corruption by asking tough questions and demanding answers. Instead, our current Legislature too often distracts us with frivolous culture-war bills while corrupt cronies pick our pockets. When you send me to Pierre, I’ll be a watchdog, not a lapdog. I’ll work as hard as I have on my blog to expose corruption, hold government crooks accountable, and make sure we get the most bang for our tax bucks.[2] |
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 3
Incumbent Al Novstrup defeated Cory Heidelberger in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Al Novstrup (R) | 58.5 | 5,338 |
 | Cory Heidelberger (D) | 41.5 | 3,787 | |
| Total votes: 9,125 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 3
Cory Heidelberger advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 3 on June 5, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 3
Incumbent Al Novstrup advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 3 on June 5, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Al Novstrup |
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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 David Novstrup (R) did not seek re-election.
Al Novstrup defeated Cory Heidelberger in the South Dakota State Senate District 3 general election.[3][4]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 3 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Al Novstrup |
61.22% | 6,364 | |
| Democratic | Cory Heidelberger | 38.78% | 4,031 | |
| Total Votes | 10,395 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Cory Heidelberger ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 3 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Cory Heidelberger (unopposed) | |
Al Novstrup ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 3 Republican primary.[5][6]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 3 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Al Novstrup (unopposed) | |
See also
- South Dakota State Senate
- South Dakota State Senate District 3
- South Dakota State Senate elections, 2016
- State legislative elections, 2018
- South Dakota State Senate elections, 2018
- South Dakota State Legislature
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Cory Heidelberger on Facebook
- South Dakota Legislature
Footnotes
- ↑ Cory Heidelberger, "Issues," accessed September 30, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 South Dakota Secretary of State, "State primary results," accessed June 7, 2016
