Frank Kloucek
Frank Kloucek (b. September 27, 1956) is a former Democratic member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 19.
Kloucek also served in the South Dakota State House from 1990 to 2002.
Biography
Kloucek was a judge for the Miss Minnesota Czech Days Pageant in 2000. He has worked as a farmer.
Kloucek is a graduate of both the Rebecca Dunn Leadership and Political Leadership Course and the Dale Carnegie Leadership Course. He earned his B.S. in animal science/general agriculture from the South Dakota State University in 1978.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kloucek served on the following committees:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, South Dakota House of Representatives
- Local Government Committee, South Dakota House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kloucek served on the following committees while a member of the South Dakota State Senate:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, South Dakota Senate
- Local Government Committee, South Dakota Senate
- Transportation Committee, South Dakota Senate
Elections
2012
Kloucek ran in the 2012 election for South Dakota State Senate District 19. Kloucek ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5 and was defeated by Bill Van Gerpen (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Bill Van Gerpen |
60% | 7,024 | |
| Democratic | Frank Kloucek | 40% | 4,677 | |
| Total Votes | 11,701 | |||
2010
Kloucek was not eligible to run for re-election to the 19th District senate seat in 2010 under South Dakota's term limits. He ran for the 19th District state house seat. Kloucek and Edward Van Gerpen (D) won election in the November 2 general election.[2]
| South Dakota State House, District 19 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Edward Van Gerpen (R)
|
4,812 | 34.91% | ||
| Frank Kloucek (D)
|
3,941 | 28.59% | ||
| Kyle Schoenfish (D) | 3,305 | 23.98% | ||
| Lonnie R. Mayer (I) | 1,725 | 12.52% | ||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Kloucek won re-election to the 19th District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate, defeating opponent D.E. Gene Cordes (R).[3]
Kloucek raised $18,595 for his campaign while Cordes raised $995.[4]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 19 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Frank Kloucek (D)
|
5,588 | 62.00% | ||
| D.E. Gene Cordes (R) | 3,425 | 38.00% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Frank and his wife Joan Novak have four children.
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External links
- House website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Bio from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Richard Wudel |
South Dakota House District 19 1991–2002 |
Succeeded by Jim Putnam |
| Preceded by Jim Putnam |
South Dakota Senate District 19 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by J.E. Putnam (R) |
