Ried Holien
Ried S. Holien is a former Republican member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 5 from 2011 to 2017. He served as majority whip from 2013 to 2016.[1]
Holien did not seek re-election to the South Dakota State Senate in 2016.
Biography
Holien earned his B.S. from Augustana College. His professional experience includes working as a writer, appearing in South Dakota Magazine, authoring the book Skeletons on the Prairie and as a teacher.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Holien served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce and Energy, Chair |
| • Legislative Procedure |
| • Local Government, Vice-Chair |
| • State Affairs |
| • Joint Legislative Procedure |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Holien served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce and Energy, Chair |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Local Government, Vice Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Holien served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Local Government, Vice Chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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 Ried Holien (R) did not seek re-election.
Neal Tapio ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 5 general election.[3][4]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 5 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Neal Tapio (unopposed) |
100.00% | 6,838 | |
| Total Votes | 6,838 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
David G. Johnson ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 5 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 5 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | David G. Johnson (unopposed) | |
Neal Tapio defeated Roger Solum in the South Dakota State Senate District 5 Republican primary.[5][6]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 5 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Neal Tapio |
54.34% | 1,102 | |
| Republican | Roger Solum | 45.66% | 926 | |
| Total Votes | 2,028 | |||
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. Incumbent Ried Holien was unopposed in the Republican primary. Holien was unopposed in the general election. Alanna Silvis withdrew after the Democratic primary.[7][8][9]
2012
Holien won re-election in the 2012 election for South Dakota State Senate District 5. Holien was unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5 and defeated Jeff Dunn (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Ried Holien Incumbent |
60.5% | 5,900 | |
| Democratic | Jeff Dunn | 39.5% | 3,846 | |
| Total Votes | 9,746 | |||
2010
Holien did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary. He defeated incumbent Nancy Turbak Berry (D) in the November 2 general election.[11]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 5 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ried Holien (R)
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4,642 | 53.04% | ||
| Nancy Turbak Berry (D) | 4,110 | 46.96% | ||
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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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Personal
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Holien and his wife, Tonya, have four children, Rachel, Tessa, Cate and Gabriel. They live in Watertown, South Dakota.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- South Dakota State Legislature
- South Dakota State Senate
- South Dakota Senate Committees
- South Dakota Joint Committees
- South Dakota State Senate District 5
External links
- Ried Holien campaign website
- Profile from the South Dakota State Senate
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Argus Leader, "Baltic's Rave picked to lead state Senate," September 7, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ried Holien State Senate District 5, "About Ried," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ 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, "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
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official election results for 2012," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official election results for 2010," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ American Clarion, "South Dakota Freedom Index 2012," accessed August 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Nancy Turbak Berry (D) |
South Dakota State Senate District 4 2011–2017 |
Succeeded by Neal Tapio (R) |
