Joe Donnell
Joe Donnell (Republican Party) was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 1. He assumed office on January 10, 2023. He left office on January 14, 2025.
Donnell (Republican Party) ran for election to the South Dakota House of Representatives to represent District 1. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Donnell also ran for election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 1. He lost in the Republican primary on June 7, 2022.
Biography
Joe Donnell's career experience includes owning a business and working as a college outreach coordinator.[1] Donnell founded Warriors Circle.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Donnell was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
Joe Donnell did not file to run for re-election.
2022
State house
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 1 (2 seats)
Incumbent Tamara St. John and Joe Donnell defeated Steven McCleerey and Kay Nikolas in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tamara St. John (R) | 31.8 | 5,726 |
| ✔ |  | Joe Donnell (R) | 28.5 | 5,138 |
 | Steven McCleerey (D) | 22.0 | 3,974 | |
| Kay Nikolas (D) | 17.7 | 3,191 | ||
| Total votes: 18,029 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jennifer Healy Keintz and Steven McCleerey advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 1.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Tamara St. John and Logan Manhart advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 1.
State senate
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 1
Incumbent Michael Rohl defeated Susan Wismer in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Rohl (R) | 58.9 | 6,091 |
 | Susan Wismer (Independent) | 41.1 | 4,256 | |
| Total votes: 10,347 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Susan Wismer (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 1
Incumbent Michael Rohl defeated Joe Donnell in the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 1 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Rohl | 70.5 | 1,901 |
| Joe Donnell | 29.5 | 795 | |
| Total votes: 2,696 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
State senate
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State house
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
In 2024, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 26.
- Legislators are scored on their stances related to the Rapid City business community.
- Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
2023
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In 2023, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 27.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Dakota State Senate District 1 |
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