Pam Merchant
Pam Merchant (b. December 18, 1967) was a Democratic member of the South Dakota State Senate from 2009 to 2011, representing the 7th District.
Merchant is a graphics/web designer.
Merchant earned her AA in Graphic Design from Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design in 1988.
Committee assignments
Prior to leaving the South Dakota State Senate, Merchant served on the following committees:
- Commerce Committee, South Dakota Senate
- Health and Human Services Committee, South Dakota Senate
- Taxation Committee, South Dakota Senate
Elections
2010
Merchant ran for re-election to the 7th District seat in 2010. She ran for the seat on the Democratic ticket and was defeated by Republican Larry Tidemann. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Merchant won election to the 7th District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate, defeating opponent Orville B. Smidt (R).[1]
Merchant raised $13,790 for her campaign while Smidt raised $29,655.[2]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 7 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Pam Merchant (D)
|
4,940 | 51.16% | ||
| Orville B. Smidt (R) | 4,716 | 48.84% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Merchant and her husband Daniel have three children.
External links
- Sen. Merchant's website
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Orville Smidt |
South Dakota Senate District 7 2009–2011 |
Succeeded by Larry Tidemann (R) |
