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Craig Kennedy
Craig Kennedy (Democratic Party) was a member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 18. He assumed office on January 10, 2017. He left office on January 11, 2021.
Kennedy (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 18. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Kennedy was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Commerce and Energy |
| • Judiciary |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Craig Kennedy did not file for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 18
Incumbent Craig Kennedy defeated Roger Meyer in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 18 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Craig Kennedy (D) | 52.7 | 4,518 |
 | Roger Meyer (R) | 47.3 | 4,061 | |
| Total votes: 8,579 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 18
Incumbent Craig Kennedy advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 18 on June 5, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 18
Roger Meyer advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 18 on June 5, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Roger Meyer |
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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 Bernie Hunhoff (D) did not seek re-election.
Craig Kennedy ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 18 general election.[1][2]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 18 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Craig Kennedy (unopposed) |
100.00% | 5,765 | |
| Total Votes | 5,765 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Craig Kennedy ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 18 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 18 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Craig Kennedy (unopposed) | |
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
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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See also
- South Dakota State Senate
- South Dakota State Senate District 18
- South Dakota State Senate elections, 2016
- South Dakota State Legislature
- South Dakota State Senate elections, 2018
- State legislative elections, 2018
External links
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
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Bernie Hunhoff (D) |
South Dakota Senate District 18 2017 - 2021 |
Succeeded by Jean Hunhoff (R) |
