Elections for the South Dakota House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 1, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004.
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in the South Dakota House of Representatives, a candidate must be:[1]
- A U.S. citizen at the time of filing
- 21 years old at the filing deadline time
- A two-year resident of South Dakota at the filing deadline time
- May not have been convicted of bribery, perjury or other infamous crime; may not have illegally taken "public moneys"
- A qualified voter. A qualified voter is someone who is:
- * A U.S. citizen
- * Reside in South Dakota
- * At least 18 years old old on or before the next election
- * Not currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction which included imprisonment, served or suspended, in an adult penitentiary system
- * Not be judged mentally incompetent by a court of law
- * Not have served 4 consecutive terms
List of candidates
District 1 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Clayton Halverson
a
- David Sigdstead
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Kirstin Lebert
a
- Ronald M. Olson
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Clayton Halverson: 5,242 
David Sigdstead: 5,418 
Kirstin Lebert: 2,285
Ronald M. Olson: 4,178
District 2 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- H. Paul Dennert: 2,900
a
- Burt Elliott: 2,231
a
- John Graham: 989
June 1 GOP primary:
- Norbert N. Barrie
a
- Scott Ths. Layman
a
November 2 General election candidates:
H. Paul Dennert: 6,234 
Burt Elliott: 5,847 
Norbert N. Barrie: 3,835
Scott Ths. Layman: 3,034
District 3 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Thomas E. Black: 1,304
a
- Teresa "Terry" Flamboe: 1,844
a
- Gary D. Job: 1,275
June 1 GOP primary:
- Larry Frost
a
- Al Novstrup
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Thomas E. Black: 3,649
Teresa "Terry" Flamboe: 4,159
Larry Frost: 6,055 
Al Novstrup: 5,824 
District 4 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Dawn A. Jaeger: 1,721
a
- Philip Rogness: 1,054
- Steve Street: 1,323
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Val Rausch
a
- Sylvan TeKrony
a
Libertarian Party candidate:
- Larry Rudebusch
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Dawn A. Jaeger: 4,026
Steve Street: 4,510 
Val Rausch: 5,353 
Sylvan TeKrony: 3,300
Larry Rudebusch: 748
District 5 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Bruce Ford
a
- Kay A. Solberg
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Bob Faehn: 1,731
a
- Gordon G. Garnos: 1,387
- Al Koistinen: 1,784
a
- Charles A. "Charlie" Larkin: 1,195
November 2 General election candidates:
Bruce Ford: 3,934
Kay A. Solberg: 3,280
Bob Faehn: 6,445 
Al Koistinen: 5,299 
District 6 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Steven Burge
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Art Fryslie
a
- Paul Nelson
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Steven Burge: 3,684
Art Fryslie: 6,337 
Paul Nelson: 5,231 
District 7 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Roger Prunty
a
- Rich Widman
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Sean M. O'Brien
a
- Larry J. Tidemann
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Roger Prunty: 3,978
Rich Widman: 3,187
Sean M. O'Brien: 5,026 
Larry J. Tidemann: 4,696 
District 8 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- David B. Gassman
a
- Gerald F. Lange
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- David J. Jencks
a
- Eric Stephen Saugstad
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Gerald F. Lange: 5,154 
David B. Gassman: 5,883 
David J. Jencks: 4,267
Eric Stephen Saugstad: 3,503
District 9 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Richard A. Engels: 1,266
a
- Russell Hansen: 718
- Elaine A. Roberts: 1,546
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Daryl J. Christensen
a
- Katy Dressen
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Richard A. Engels: 3,949
Elaine A. Roberts: 4,313 
Daryl J. Christensen: 3,794
Deb Peters: 4,329 
District 10 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
June 1 GOP primary:
- Roger Hunt: 2,892
a
- Jarrod R. Johnson: 2,353
- Shantel Krebs: 2,566
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Roger Hunt: 8,375 
Shantel Krebs: 7,298 
District 11 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Shawn Anderson
a
- Marie Y. Williams
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Rebekah Cradduck: 1,464
- Keri K. Weems: 2,077
a
- Mark K. Willadsen: 1,667
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Shawn Anderson: 3,883
Marie Y. Williams: 3,860
Keri K. Weems: 7,064 
Mark K. Willadsen: 5,809 
District 12 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
June 1 GOP primary:
- Casey Murschal
a
- Hal Wick
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Casey Murschal: 5,715 
Hal Wick: 6,619 
District 13 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Mary Patterson
a
- Bill Thompson
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Travis Arneson: 929
- Phyllis M. Heineman: 2,994
a
- Don Hennies: 2,123
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Mary Patterson: 3,985
Bill Thompson: 5,411 
Phyllis M. Heineman: 6,040 
Don Hennies: 5,256
District 14 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Kevin Miles
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Joni M. Cutler
a
- R. Shawn Tornow
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Kevin Miles: 5,481
Joni M. Cutler: 6,249 
R. Shawn Tornow: 5,881 
District 15 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Mary Glenski
a
- Kathy Miles
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Gregory P. Allis
a
- Karen Noonan
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Mary Glenski: 3,420 
Kathy Miles: 3,533 
Gregory P. Allis: 1,741
Karen Noonan: 2,863
District 16 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Margaret V. Gillespie
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Joel D. Dykstra
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Margaret V. Gillespie: 5,952 
Joel D. Dykstra: 6,224 
District 17 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- James D. Johnson
a
- John J. Reedy
a
June 1 Republican primary:
- Jamie M. Boomgarden
a
- Donna J. Schafer
a
November 2 General election candidates:
James D. Johnson: 2,901
John J. Reedy: 4,226
Jamie M. Boomgarden: 4,516 
Donna J. Schafer: 4,393 
District 18 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
June 1 GOP primary:
- Jean M. Hunhoff
a
- Matthew Michels
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Jean M. Hunhoff: 5,993 
Matthew Michels: 6,866 
District 19 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
June 1 GOP primary:
- J.E. "Jim" Putnam
a
- Bill L. Van Gerpen
a
November 2 General election candidates:
J.E. "Jim" Putnam: 5,720 
Bill L. Van Gerpen: 6,769 
District 20 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Gary Stadlman
a
- Kristin A. Wisnowski
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Lou Sebert
a
- Mike Vehle
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Gary Stadlman: 3,269
Kristin A. Wisnowski: 3,164
Lou Sebert: 6,537 
Mike Vehle: 4,646 
District 21 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Thomas J. Glover
a
- Mayhlen D. Niles
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Thomas J. Deadrick
a
- Ron Madison
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Thomas J. Glover: 4,299 
Mayhlen D. Niles: 3,756
Thomas J. Deadrick: 5,075 
Ron Madison: 3,322
District 22 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Pat Haley
a
- Dale Hargens
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Chris Moen
a
- Paula VanScharrel
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Pat Haley: 5,345 
Dale Hargens: 5,078 
Chris Moen: 3,781
Paula VanScharrel: 4,416
District 23 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
June 1 GOP primary:
- Justin J. Davis
a
- Tom Hackl
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Justin J. Davis: 6,307 
Tom Hackl: 5,768 
District 24 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
June 1 GOP primary:
- Ryan P. Olson
a
- Tim Rounds
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Ryan P. Olson: 6,291 
Tim Rounds: 7,596 
District 25 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Mike Kroger
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Roger Hofer
a
- Tim Rave
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Mike Kroger: 5,278 
Roger Hofer: 4,935
Tim Rave: 6,068 
District 26 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Belva Emery
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Todd Fuoss: 1,436
- Cooper Garnos: 3,155
a
- Maurice "Mo" Gustafson: 971
- Barry Jensen: 2,214
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Belva Emery: 3,082
Cooper Garnos: 6,475 
Barry Jensen: 5,654 
District 27 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Jim Bradford
a
- Paul Valandra
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Bruce W. Whalen
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Jim Bradford: 4,913 
Paul Valandra: 4,404 
Bruce W. Whalen: 1,761
District 28A (1)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Thomas J. Van Norman
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Everett Hunt
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Thomas J. Van Norman: 2,838 
Everett Hunt: 1,492
District 28B (1)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
June 1 GOP primary:
- Ted. A. Klaudt
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Ted A. Klaudt: 3,900 
District 29 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
June 1 GOP primary:
- Thomas J. Brunner: 1,939
a
- Maurice LaRue: 1,788
- Larry Rhoden: 2,992
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Thomas J. Brunner: 4,815 
Larry Rhoden: 7,118 
District 30 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Lynn A. Moran
a
- Elaine K. Whittlesy
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Gene Eiring: 1,270
- Gordon Howie: 1,663
a
- Charles Kruse: 724
- Janette K. McIntyre: 1,400
- Hoyt Nicholas: 277
- Gordon Pederson: 2,566
a
- Sandy S. Potter: 669
November 2 General election candidates:
Lynn A. Moran: 4,150
Elaine K. Whittlesy: 2,994
Gordon Howie: 6,671 
Gordon Pederson: 6,991 
District 31 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Glenn V. Umphrey
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Neil B. Chaney: 1,146
- Tom Hills: 2,546
a
- Charles M. Turbiville: 2,239
a
Independent candidate:
- Tom Huhnerkoch
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Glenn V. Umprhey: 3,546
Tom Hills: 6,029 
Charles M. Turbiville: 5,449 
Tom Huhnerkoch: 2,185
District 32 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Anita Paige
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Alan Hanks
a
- Thomas Hennies
a
- Mike Wilson
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Anita Paige: 2,316
Alan Hanks: 4,808 
Thomas Hennies: 5,596 
Mike Wilson: 4,590
District 33 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Jeanmarie Heriba
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Michael Buckingham
a
- Don Van Etten
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Jeanmarie Heriba: 2,639
Michael Buckingham: 5,172 
Don Van Etten: 4,752 
District 34 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Gary Loudner
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Elizabeth Kraus
a
- Ed McLaughlin
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Gary Loudner: 3,257
Elizabeth Kraus: 6,015 
Ed McLaughlin: 6,868 
District 35 (2)
June 1 Democratic primary:
- Mike Howe
a
- Theresa Spry
a
June 1 GOP primary:
- Jeffrey K. Haverly
a
- Alice McCoy
a
November 2 General election candidates:
Mike Howe: 3,057
Theresa Spry: 2,292
Jeffrey K. Haverly: 3,752 
Alice McCoy: 3,774 
See also
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Leadership
Speaker of the House:Jon Hansen
Majority Leader:Scott Odenbach
Minority Leader:Erin Healy
Representatives
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Democratic Party (6)
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