David Lust
David Lust is a former Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 34 from 2016 to 2019. He was first appointed to the chamber on September 26, 2016, by Gov. Dennis Daugaard (R), to replace Dan Dryden (R).[1]
Lust previously represented House District 34 from 2006 to 2015. While in office, Lust served as state House majority leader.
Lust died on July 23, 2021, from a suspected heart attack.[2]
Biography
Lust's professional experience includes working as an attorney.[3]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Judiciary |
| • Legislative Procedure |
| • State Affairs |
| • Joint Legislative Procedure |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lust served on the following committees:
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| • Legislative Procedure |
| • State Affairs, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lust served on the following committees:
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| • Legislative Procedure |
| • State Affairs, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lust served on the following committees:
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| • Judiciary |
| • State Affairs |
Elections
2018
David Lust did not seek re-election in 2018.
2012
Lust won re-election in the 2012 election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 34. Lust ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5 and won re-election in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  David Lust Incumbent |
35.4% | 6,355 | |
| Republican | Dan Dryden Incumbent |
34.2% | 6,145 | |
| Democratic | John Willman | 16.6% | 2,977 | |
| Independent | Mike Reardon | 13.9% | 2,500 | |
| Total Votes | 17,977 | |||
2010
Lust ran for re-election to District 34 of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Lust ran against Dan Dryden and Debra Watson in the June 8 Republican primary. Lust and Dryden advanced with 1,898 and 1,432 votes, respectively.[5] Lust and Dryden defeated John Willman (D) and Devin Oliver (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[6]
| South Dakota State House, District 34 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Lust (R)
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6,157 | 37.75% | ||
| Dan Dryden (R)
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5,638 | 34.56% | ||
| Devin Oliver (D) | 2,290 | 14.04% | ||
| John C. Willman (D) | 2,227 | 13.65% | ||
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2018
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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2012
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In 2012, the 87th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 19.
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2011
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In 2011, the 86th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 28.
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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 34
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Rapid City Journal, "David Lust appointed to District 34 legislative seat," accessed September 27, 2016
- ↑ Argus Leader, "Death of former House Majority Leader David Lust stuns South Dakota political world," July 23, 2021
- ↑ LinkedIn, "David Lust," accessed July 2, 2017
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official election results for 2012," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ American Clarion, "South Dakota Freedom Index 2012," accessed August 14, 2014
| Political offices
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| Preceded by Dan Dryden (R) |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 34 2016-2019 |
Succeeded by Jess Olson (R) |
| Preceded by - |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 34 2007-2015 |
Succeeded by Jeff Partridge (R) |
