Justin Cronin
Justin Cronin was a Republican member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 23 from 2017 to 2019. He resigned on August 28, 2019, saying he needed to take a step back.[1]
Cronin is a former Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 23 from 2009 to 2017. He served as House assistant majority leader in 2014.
Cronin passed away on November 11, 2020.[2]
Biography
Cronin earned his B.A. in business from the University of Saint Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 2003. His professional experience includes working as an accountant for Cahill Schaefbauer & Bauer from 2003 to 2006.[3]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Cronin was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Senate Appropriations Committee, Vice-Chair
- Senate Government Operations and Audit Committee, Vice-Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Government Operations and Audit, Vice chair |
| • Appropriations |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Cronin served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Government Operations and Audit |
| • Joint Appropriations, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Cronin served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce and Energy |
| • Government Operations and Audit |
| • State Affairs, Vice Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cronin served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Legislative Procedure |
| • Local Government, Vice Chair |
| • State Affairs, Vice Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cronin served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Local Government |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 23
Incumbent Justin Cronin defeated Joe Yracheta in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 23 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Justin Cronin (R) | 82.6 | 7,869 |
 | Joe Yracheta (D) | 17.4 | 1,661 | |
| Total votes: 9,530 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 23
Joe Yracheta advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 23 on June 5, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 23
Incumbent Justin Cronin advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 23 on June 5, 2018.
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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 Corey Brown (R) did not seek re-election.
Justin Cronin ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 23 general election.[4][5]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 23 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Justin Cronin (unopposed) |
100.00% | 8,445 | |
| Total Votes | 8,445 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Justin Cronin ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 23 Republican primary.[6][7]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 23 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Justin Cronin (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. Incumbent Justin Cronin and Michele Harrison defeated Larry Nielson, Dale Hargens and Gene Toennies in the Republican primary. Cronin and Harrison were unopposed in the general election.[8][9][10]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Justin Cronin Incumbent |
36.2% | 2,578 |
| Michele Harrison |
20.8% | 1,480 |
| Larry Nielson | 18.2% | 1,293 |
| Gene Toennies | 12.6% | 897 |
| Dale Hargens | 12.3% | 874 |
| Total Votes | 7,122 | |
2012
Cronin won re-election in the 2012 election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 23. Cronin and fellow incumbent Charles Hoffman ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5. No Democratic candidates filed. Cronin and Hoffman ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11]
2010
Cronin ran for re-election to one of two seats in District 23 of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Cronin and Charles Hoffman (incumbent) ran unopposed in the June 8 Republican primary.[12] Cronin and Hoffman ran unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010.[13]
| South Dakota State House, District 23 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Justin R. Cronin (R)
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5,343 | 52.61% | ||
| Charles B. Hoffman (R)
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4,812 | 47.39% | ||
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2019
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2018
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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 23
- South Dakota State Senate
- South Dakota State Senate District 23
- South Dakota State Senate elections, 2016
- South Dakota State Senate elections, 2018
- State legislative elections, 2018
External links
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- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
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Footnotes
- ↑ The Associated Press, "Sen. Cronin resigns; Noem appoints Rep. Lake to vacancy," August 28, 2019
- ↑ Argus Leader, "Former state legislator Justin Cronin dies at 40," November 13, 2020
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Justin Cronin's Biography," accessed July 1, 2017
- ↑ 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 results of June 8 primary," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota House of Representatives, "Official General Election Results, 2010," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ American Clarion, "South Dakota Freedom Index 2012," accessed August 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Corey Brown (R) |
South Dakota Senate District 23 2017 – 2019 |
Succeeded by John Lake (R) |
| Preceded by - |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23 2009–2017 |
Succeeded by Spencer Gosch (R) |
