Jim Peterson (South Dakota state senator)
James R. "Jim" Peterson (b. March 16, 1943) is a former Democratic member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 4 from 2015 to 2017.[1] Peterson served as minority whip in the 2015 legislative session. Peterson did not seek re-election to the South Dakota State Senate in 2016.
Peterson served in the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 4 from 2001 to 2005 and again from 2013 to 2015. While in the House, Peterson served as minority whip from 2014 to 2015. Peterson did not seek re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives in 2014. Peterson previously represented District 4 in the state Senate from 2005 to 2011.
Biography
Peterson earned his B.A. from Augustana College in 1965. His professional experience includes working as a science teacher for Parker High School from 1965 to 1966 and as a farmer since 1966.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Peterson served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Retirement Laws |
| • Taxation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Peterson served on the following committees:
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| • Commerce and Energy |
| • Taxation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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 Jim Peterson (D) did not seek re-election.
John Wiik defeated Kathy Tyler in the South Dakota State Senate District 4 general election.[2][3]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 4 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  John Wiik |
60.41% | 6,739 | |
| Democratic | Kathy Tyler | 39.59% | 4,416 | |
| Total Votes | 11,155 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Kathy Tyler ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 4 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 4 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Kathy Tyler (unopposed) | |
John Wiik ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 4 Republican primary.[4][5]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 4 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | John Wiik (unopposed) | |
2014
The general elections for the office of South Dakota State Senate took place on November 4, 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Jim Peterson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Peterson was unopposed in the general election.[6][7][1]
2012
Peterson won election in the 2012 election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 4. Peterson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5 and won election in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Kathy Tyler |
26.7% | 5,131 | |
| Democratic | Jim Peterson |
25.8% | 4,958 | |
| Republican | Fred Deutsch | 24.1% | 4,624 | |
| Republican | James Gilkerson | 23.4% | 4,495 | |
| Total Votes | 19,208 | |||
2010
Peterson did not run for re-election to the 4th District seat in 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Peterson won election to the 4th District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate.[9]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 4 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| James Peterson (D)
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7,118 | 100% | ||
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2017
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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Personal
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Peterson and his wife, Jane, have four children.
Recent news
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See also
- South Dakota State Legislature
- South Dakota State Senate
- South Dakota Senate Committees
- South Dakota Joint Committees
- South Dakota state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 South Dakota Secretary of State, "Current Candidates for Primary Election," accessed May 2, 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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 South Dakota Secretary of State, "State primary results," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ 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 election results for 2008," accessed March 11, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Tim Begalka (R) |
South Dakota State Senate - District 4 2015-2017 |
Succeeded by John Wiik (R) |
| Preceded by Steve Street (D) |
South Dakota House of Representatives - District 4 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by John Wiik (R) |
| Preceded by Larry Diedrich |
South Dakota State Senate - District 4 2005–2011 |
Succeeded by Tim Begalka (R) |
| Preceded by Robert Weber |
South Dakota House of Representatives - District 4 2001–2005 |
Succeeded by Steve Street |
