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Patrick Kirschman
Patrick Kirschman (Democratic Party) was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 15. Kirschman assumed office in 2009. Kirschman left office in 2017.
Kirschman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the South Dakota House of Representatives to represent District 15. Kirschman lost in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2018.
Kirschman previously served in the state House from 2009 to 2017.
Biography
Kirschman earned his B.S. from South Dakota State University, Brookings in 1978. He worked as a baker for Sara Lee Bakery Group from 1980 to 2006. He has also worked for Metz Baking Company as a baker.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kirschman served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce and Energy |
| • Retirement Laws |
| • Taxation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Kirschman served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce and Energy |
| • Retirement Laws |
| • Taxation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kirschman served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce and Energy |
| • Retirement Laws |
| • Taxation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kirschman served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Commerce |
| • Retirement Laws |
| • Taxation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 (2 seats)
Linda Duba and incumbent Jamie Smith won election in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Linda Duba (D) | 52.8 | 2,771 |
| ✔ |  | Jamie Smith (D) | 47.2 | 2,481 |
| Total votes: 5,252 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 (2 seats)
Incumbent Jamie Smith and Linda Duba defeated Patrick Kirschman and Josh Reinfeld in the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jamie Smith | 30.1 | 334 |
| ✔ | | Linda Duba | 26.3 | 292 |
 | Patrick Kirschman | 25.0 | 278 | |
| Josh Reinfeld | 18.6 | 206 | ||
| Total votes: 1,110 | |||
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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 Angie Buhl O'Donnell (D) did not seek re-election.
Reynold Nesiba ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 15 general election.[1][2]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 15 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Reynold Nesiba (unopposed) |
100.00% | 3,666 | |
| Total Votes | 3,666 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Reynold Nesiba defeated Patrick Kirschman in the South Dakota State Senate District 15 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 15 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Reynold Nesiba |
56.67% | 697 | |
| Democratic | Patrick Kirschman | 43.33% | 533 | |
| Total Votes | 1,230 | |||
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. Incumbents Patrick Kirschman and Karen Soli were unopposed in the Democratic primary. Eric Leggett ran as an independent candidate. Kirschman and Soli defeated Leggett in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Karen Soli Incumbent |
40.7% | 1,924 | |
| Democratic | Patrick Kirschman Incumbent |
31.3% | 1,476 | |
| Independent | Eric Leggett | 28% | 1,323 | |
| Total Votes | 4,723 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
2012
Kirschman won re-election in the 2012 election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15. Kirschman and Karen L. Soli defeated former District 15 incumbent Mitch Fargen in the Democratic primary on June 5. No Republican candidates filed for election. Kirschman and Soli were unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Jenna Haggar (R) won re-election in District 10.[8][9]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Karen L. Soli |
36.4% | 386 |
| Patrick A. Kirschman Incumbent |
34% | 361 |
| Mitch Fargen | 29.6% | 314 |
| Total Votes | 1,061 | |
2010
Patrick Kirschman ran for re-election to one of two seats in District 15 of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Also running were fellow Democratic incumbent Martha Vanderlinde and Jenna Haggar (I).[10] Kirschman and Jenna Haggar (I) won election in the November 2 general election.[11]
| South Dakota State House, District 15 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jenna Haggar (I)
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2,264 | 38.50% | ||
| Patrick Kirschman (D)
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1,858 | 31.60% | ||
| Martha Vanderlinde (D) | 1,758 | 29.90% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2017
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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Recent news
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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 15
- South Dakota State Senate
- South Dakota State Senate District 15
- South Dakota State Senate elections, 2016
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 Primary Results," June 25, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota State Board of Elections, "South Dakota Secretary of State's official list of state candidates, 2010," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Primary and General Election Results, 2010," accessed October 10, 2014
- ↑ American Clarion, "South Dakota Freedom Index 2012," accessed August 14, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 2009–2017 |
Succeeded by Jamie Smith (D) |
