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Oren Lesmeister
Oren Lesmeister (Democratic Party) was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 28A. He assumed office on January 10, 2017. He left office on January 14, 2025.
Lesmeister (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives to represent District 28A. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Lesmeister's professional experience includes working as a farmer and rancher.[1]
Elections
2024
Oren Lesmeister was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2022
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A
Incumbent Oren Lesmeister defeated Ralph Lyon in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Oren Lesmeister (D) | 50.6 | 1,890 |
| Ralph Lyon (R) | 49.4 | 1,847 | ||
| Total votes: 3,737 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Oren Lesmeister advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Ralph Lyon advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A.
2020
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A
Incumbent Oren Lesmeister won election in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Oren Lesmeister (D) | 100.0 | 2,585 |
| Total votes: 2,585 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A
Incumbent Oren Lesmeister defeated Dean Schrempp in the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Oren Lesmeister | 74.3 | 737 |
 | Dean Schrempp | 25.7 | 255 | |
| Total votes: 992 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A
Incumbent Oren Lesmeister won election in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Oren Lesmeister (D) | 100.0 | 2,727 |
| Total votes: 2,727 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A
Incumbent Oren Lesmeister advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | ||
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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 Dean Schrempp (D) did not seek re-election.
Oren Lesmeister ran unopposed in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A general election.[2][3]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 28A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Oren Lesmeister (unopposed) |
100.00% | 2,519 | |
| Total Votes | 2,519 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Oren Lesmeister ran unopposed in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A Democratic primary.[4][5]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 28A Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Oren Lesmeister (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. Oren Lesmeister ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Betty Olson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Olson defeated Lesmeister in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Betty Olson |
54.6% | 3,997 | |
| Democratic | Oren Lesmeister | 45.4% | 3,317 | |
| Total Votes | 7,314 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Oren Lesmeister did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Lesmeister's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[9]
- Excerpt: "Oren Lesmeister supports land owners rights, responsible economic development, and making sure that all South Dakotans have access to health care."
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.
2023-2024
Lesmeister was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Lesmeister was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Lesmeister was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Transportation |
Campaign finance summary
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Sponsored legislation
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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.
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- 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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2022
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In 2022, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 28.
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2021
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In 2021, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 29.
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2020
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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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Facebook, "About Representative Oren Lesmeister," 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, "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, "Current Candidates for Primary Election," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Facebook, "About: Oren Lesmeister for SD Senate," accessed September 24, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A 2017-2025 |
Succeeded by Jana Hunt (R) |
