Roger Hunt (South Dakota)
Roger Hunt (b. February 23, 1938) is a former Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 25 from 2015 to 2017.[1] He previously served in the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 10 from 2005 to 2013.
Biography
Hunt earned his B.S. from Augustana College in 1959. He went on to receive his J.D. from the University of South Dakota in 1962. He then earned his LL.M in International Law from George Washington University in 1971.
Hunt served in the United States Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps from 1962 to 1984. He then worked as a Nettleton Junior College Teacher from 1989 to 1994. He has worked as an attorney since 1962.
Hunt was a candidate for the South Dakota House in 1998 but was not elected. He again was a candidate for the House in 2002 but was not elected. He was then elected to the South Dakota State House of Representatives in 2004. He has served in that position since, representing the 10th District. Hunt and his wife, Sharon Boese, have three children.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hunt served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Government Operations and Audit |
| • Judiciary |
| • Legislative Procedure |
| • Joint Legislative Procedure |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hunt served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Legislative Procedure |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hunt served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Legislative Procedure |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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 Kris Langer (R) did not seek re-election.
Tom Pischke and Dan Ahlers defeated incumbent Roger Hunt and David Haagenson in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 25 general election.[2][3][4]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 25 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Tom Pischke |
31.23% | 6,390 | |
| Democratic | Dan Ahlers |
26.51% | 5,423 | |
| Republican | Roger Hunt Incumbent | 26.33% | 5,387 | |
| Democratic | David Haagenson | 15.93% | 3,259 | |
| Total Votes | 20,459 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Dan Ahlers and David Haagenson defeated Ryan Tellberg in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 25 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 25 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Dan Ahlers |
56.11% | 918 | |
| Democratic | David Haagenson |
25.61% | 419 | |
| Democratic | Ryan Tellberg | 18.28% | 299 | |
| Total Votes | 1,636 | |||
Incumbent Roger Hunt and Tom Pischke defeated Courtney Ecklund in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 25 Republican primary.[5][6]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 25 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Roger Hunt Incumbent |
38.06% | 765 | |
| Republican | Tom Pischke |
31.99% | 643 | |
| Republican | Courtney Ecklund | 29.95% | 602 | |
| Total Votes | 2,010 | |||
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.[1][7][8]
2010
Hunt ran for re-election to one of two seats in District 10 of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Also running were fellow Republican Gene Abdallah (incumbent), Gregory Kniffen (D) and Mary Ann Giebink (D).[9] Both Hunt and Gene Abdallah (R) won election on November 2.[10]
| South Dakota State House, District 10 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gene Abdallah (R)
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8,623 | 39.54% | ||
| Roger Hunt (R)
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8,276 | 37.95% | ||
| Gregory S. Kniffen (D) | 4,907 | 22.50% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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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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 state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from the South Dakota State Legislature
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 South Dakota Secretary of State, "Current Candidates for Primary Election," May 2, 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
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Official State Canvass Recount," 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's official list of state candidates, 2010
- ↑ South Dakota House of Representatives Official General Election Results, 2010
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Scott Ecklund (R) |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 25 2015-2017 |
Succeeded by Tom Pischke (R) |
| Preceded by - |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 10 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by NA |
