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Kris Langer
Kris Langer (Republican Party) was a member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 25. She assumed office on January 10, 2017. She left office on January 11, 2021.
Langer (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 25. She did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 3, 2020.
Langer was replaced by Marsha Symens on the general election ballot after Langer withdrew from the race on August 4, 2020.[1]
Langer is a former Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 25 fro 2013 to 2017. She was first appointed to the chamber on August 15, 2013, to fill the vacancy left by Jon Hansen (R).[2]
Biography
Langer attended South Dakota State University. Her professional experience includes working as a realtor for LandMark Realty and Auction. She served on the Dell Rapids City Council as both a member and as president.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Langer was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Procedure Committee
- Senate Legislative Procedure Committee
- Senate State Affairs Committee
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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| • Judiciary |
| • Legislative Procedure |
| • Local Government, Chair |
| • State Affairs |
| • Joint Legislative Procedure |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Langer served on the following committees:
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| • Judiciary |
| • State Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 25
Marsha Symens defeated Rick Knobe and Seth Van't Hof (Unofficially withdrew) in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 25 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Marsha Symens (R) | 58.9 | 7,580 |
| Rick Knobe (Independent) | 32.7 | 4,205 | ||
| Seth Van't Hof (Independent) (Unofficially withdrew) | 8.5 | 1,093 | ||
| Total votes: 12,878 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kris Langer (R)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kris Langer advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 25.
2018
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 25
Incumbent Kris Langer defeated Brian Wirth and Peter Klebanoff in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 25 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kris Langer (R) | 68.3 | 6,583 |
 | Brian Wirth (Independent) | 20.0 | 1,931 | |
| Peter Klebanoff (Independent) | 11.7 | 1,125 | ||
| Total votes: 9,639 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 25
Incumbent Kris Langer defeated Dale Barnhart in the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 25 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kris Langer | 64.6 | 1,228 |
| Dale Barnhart | 35.4 | 674 | ||
| Total votes: 1,902 | |||
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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 Scott Fiegen (R) did not seek re-election.
Kris Langer defeated Jeff Barth in the South Dakota State Senate District 25 general election.[3][4]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 25 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kris Langer |
62.78% | 7,254 | |
| Democratic | Jeff Barth | 37.22% | 4,301 | |
| Total Votes | 11,555 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Jeff Barth ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 25 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 25 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jeff Barth (unopposed) | |
Kris Langer ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 25 Republican primary.[5][6]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 25 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Kris Langer (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. Kristi Quaintance and Oran Sorenson were unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Kris Langer and Roger Hunt were unopposed in the Republican primary. Hunt and Langer were unopposed in the general election. Quaintance and Sorenson withdrew before the election.[7][8][9]
Campaign themes
2020
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 30.
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2019
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In 2019, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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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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Personal
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Langer and her husband, Tracy, have two sons, Cole and Grant. They live in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. Langer has served with the Minnehaha Economic Development Association, the Dell Rapids Economic Development Board, the Dell Rapids Baseball Association, and the Dell Rapids Athletic Booster Club.[2]
Additional reading
- South Dakota State News, "Gov. Daugaard To Appoint Kris Langer To District 25 House Seat," August 14, 2013
- The Argus Leader, "Daugaard appoints Langer to replace Hansen in S.D. House," August 14, 2013
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Kris Langer on Facebook
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2020 General Election," accessed August 28, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 South Dakota State News, "Gov. Daugaard To Appoint Kris Langer To District 25 House Seat," August 14, 2013
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Scott Fiegen (R) |
South Dakota State Senate District 25 2017 - 2021 |
Succeeded by Marsha Symens (R) |
| Preceded by [Jon Hansen]] (R) |
South Dakota State Senate District 25 2013 - 2017 |
Succeeded by - |
