James Schaefer
James Schaefer was a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 26B from 2011 to 2018. He passed away in May 2018.[1]
Biography
Schaefer attended Northern State College in Aberdeen. His professional experience included owning cash grain, cow-calf, and cow-lease ranches.[2]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Schaefer served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Schaefer served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources, Vice Chair |
| • Education |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schaefer served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Education |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
Schaefer was ineligible to run for re-election in 2018 due to term limits.
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 James Schaefer ran unopposed in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 26B general election.[3][4]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 26B General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  James Schaefer Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 3,396 | |
| Total Votes | 3,396 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent James Schaefer ran unopposed in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 26B Republican primary.[5][6]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 26B Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | James Schaefer Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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. Shawn Bordeaux defeated Joshua Wilson in the Democratic primary for District 26A. Bordeaux was unopposed in the general election. Marty Jandreau was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent James Schaefer was unopposed in the Republican primary for District 26B. Schaefer defeated Jandreau in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Schaefer Incumbent |
63.5% | 2,430 | |
| Democratic | Marty Jandreau | 36.5% | 1,398 | |
| Total Votes | 3,828 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Shawn Bordeaux |
57.8% | 360 |
| Joshua Wilson | 42.2% | 263 |
| Total Votes | 623 | |
2012
Schaefer won re-election in the 2012 election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 26B. Schaefer ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5 and defeated Maynard J. Konechne (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Schaefer Incumbent |
58.9% | 2,981 | |
| Democratic | Maynard Konechne | 41.1% | 2,078 | |
| Total Votes | 5,059 | |||
2010
Schaefer and Kent Juhnke (R) won election in the November 2 general election.[11]
| South Dakota State House, District 21 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kent Juhnke (R)
|
4,222 | 31.14% | ||
| James Schaefer (R)
|
3,488 | 25.72% | ||
| David Reis (D) | 3,161 | 23.31% | ||
| Norm Cihak (D) | 2,689 | 19.83% | ||
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 2017.
- American Clarion — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to firearm policy.
- Family Heritage Alliance — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Family Voice Action — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- SD Citizens For Liberty — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative 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 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 26
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ DRGNews.com, "Gov. Daugaard Fills Three Legislative Vacancies In Advance Of Sept. 12 Special Session," August 8, 2018
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. James Schaefer," accessed October 10, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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 and General Election Results, 2010," accessed October 10, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Deadrick (R) |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21 2011–2018 |
Succeeded by Rebecca Reimer (R) |
