Elections for the South Dakota House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 6, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006.
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 6 Democratic primary:
- Clayton Halverson
a
- David Sigdstead
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Scott German
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Clayton Halverson: 5,481 
David Sigdstead: 4,485 
Scott German: 2,378
District 2 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- H. Paul Dennert: 1,094
a
- Burt Elliott: 980
a
- John Graham: 357
June 6 GOP primary:
- Scott Layman
a
- Jim Lorenz
a
November 7 General election candidates:
H. Paul Dennert: 5,709 
Burt Elliott: 5,230 
Scott Layman: 2,724
Jim Lorenz: 2,621
District 3 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Thomas E. Black
a
- Ted Kneebone
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Al Novstrup
a
- David Novstrup
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Thomas E. Black: 4,317
Ted Kneebone: 3,587
Al Novstrup: 5,010 
David Novstrup: 4,679 
District 4 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Steve Street
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Mary E. Nosbush
a
- Val Rausch
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Steve Street: 4,778 
Mary E. Nosbush: 4,186
Val Rausch: 4,857 
District 5 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Dale Howlett
a
- Rich Mittelstedt
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Bob Faehn
a
- Al Koistinen
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Dale Howlett: 3,414
Rich Mittelstedt: 3,029
Bob Faehn: 5,442 
Al Koistinen: 4,356 
District 6 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Jason Soren
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Paul Nelson: 1,385
a
- Kristi Noem: 1,603
a
- Samantha Stormo: 1,164
November 7 General election candidates:
Jason Soren: 3,163
Paul Nelson: 5,106 
Kristi Noem: 5,294 
District 7 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Joshua Horton
a
- Robert Klein
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Carol A. Pitts
a
- Larry J. Tidemann
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Joshua Horton: 2,273
Robert Klein: 2,837
Carol A. Pitts: 4,596 
Larry J. Tidemann: 4,585 
District 8 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- David B. Gassman
a
- Gerald F. Lange
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Russell Olson
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Gerald F. Lange: 4,750
David B. Gassman: 5,029 
Russell Olson: 5,192 
District 9 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Richard A. Engels
a
- Elaine A. Roberts
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Katy Dressen
a
- Deb Peters
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Richard A. Engels: 3,568 
Elaine A. Roberts: 3,503
Katy Dressen: 3,460
Deb Peters: 3,699 
District 10 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Mary Ann Giebink
a
- Rich Kielman
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Roger Hunt
a
- Shantel Krebs
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Mary Ann Giebink: 4,484
Rich Kielman: 4,738
Roger Hunt: 6,224 
Shantel Krebs: 7,506 
District 11 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Lance Moran
a
- Marie Y. Williams
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Keri K. Weems
a
- Mark K. Willadsen
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Lance Moran: 3,621
Marie Y. Williams: 3,386
Keri K. Weems: 5,449 
Mark K. Willadsen: 5,139 
District 12 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Gregory Kniffen: 328
- Jessica Nathanson: 510
a
- Craig Steensland: 560
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Ann Henkin: 679
- Kevin Maxwell: 215
- Manny Steele: 689
a
- Hal Wick: 941
a
Libertarian Party candidate:
- John I. Anderson
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Gregory Kniffen: 3,217
Joe Weis: 3,606
Manny Steele: 4,480 
Hal Wick: 5,795 
John I. Anderson: 384
District 13 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Susan Blake
a
- Bill Thompson
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Travis Arneson: 327
- Richard Gourley: 847
a
- Phyllis Heineman: 1,155
a
- Bob Souter: 266
Independent candidate:
- Brian Liss
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Susan Blake: 4,357
Bill Thompson: 4,994 
Richard W. Gourley: 3,725
Phyllis M. Heineman: 4,717 
Brian Liss: 430
District 14 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Marc Feinstein
a
- Jacey Harmon
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Joni Cutler
a
- R. Shawn Tornow
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Marc Feinstein: 5,099 
Jacey Harmon: 2,447
Joni Cutler: 5,006 
R. Shawn Tornow: 4,809
District 15 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Mary Glenski
a
- Kathleen Miles
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Gregory P. Allis
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Mary Glenski: 2,764 
Kathleen Miles: 3,022 
Gregory P. Allis: 1,530
District 16 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Margaret V. Gillespie
a
- Ron Jenkins
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Joel D. Dykstra
a
- Dan Lederman
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Margaret V. Gillespie: 4,755 
Ron Jenkins: 2,619
Joel D. Dykstra: 4,860 
Dan Lederman: 3,667
District 17 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Patricia A. Norin
a
- Eldon Nygaard
a
June 6 Republican primary:
- Jamie M. Boomgarden
a
- Donna Schafer
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Patricia A. Norin: 2,929
Eldon Nygaard: 3,832 
Jamie M. Boomgarden: 3,908 
Donna Schafer: 3,343
District 18 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- David Dickinson: 358
a
- Robert Gleich: 144
- Garry A. Moore: 453
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Charlotte "Charlii" Gilson
a
- Wayne E. Pibal
a
November 7 General election candidates:
David Dickinson: 2,035
Garry A. Moore: 5,827 
Charlotte "Charlii" Gilson: 3,485 
Wayne E. Pibal: 2,965
District 19 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Ronnie Hornstra
a
- Dennis J. Schutt
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Gary Jerke
a
- J.E. "Jim" Putnam
a
Libertarian Party candidate:
- Alexander Martin
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Ronnie Hornstra: 3,049
Dennis J. Schutt: 1,935
Gary Jerke: 5,591 
J.E. "Jim" Putnam: 5,181 
Alexander Martin: 202
District 20 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- David B. Mitchell
a
- Susan N. Steele
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Lance A. Carson
a
- Mike Vehle
a
November 7 General election candidates:
David B. Mitchell: 2,485
Susan N. Steele: 3,955
Lance A. Carson: 4,530 
Mike Vehle: 4,442 
District 21 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Diane L. Kastner: 902
a
- David W. Reis: 1,166
a
- Faith Spotted Eagle: 735
June 6 GOP primary:
- Thomas J. Deadrick
a
- Kent Juhnke
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Diane L. Kastner: 2,690
David W. Reis: 3,557
Thomas J. Deadrick: 4,173 
Kent Juhnke: 3,935 
District 22 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Quinten L. Burg
a
- Dale Hargens
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Joshua Haeder
a
- Warren Lotsberg
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Quinten L. Burg: 4,774 
Dale Hargens: 4,476 
Joshua Haeder: 3,957
Warren Lotsberg: 3,813
District 23 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
June 6 GOP primary:
- Justin J. Davis
a
- Tom Hackl
a
Independent candidate:
- Ruth E. Wood
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Justin J. Davis: 5,719 
Tom Hackl: 4,608 
Ruth E. Wood: 2,745
District 24 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
June 6 GOP primary:
- Ryan P. Olson
a
- Tim G. Rounds
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Ryan P. Olson: 6,548 
Tim G. Rounds: 6,026 
District 25 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Dan Ahlers
a
- Rick Bauermeister
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Greg Ammon
a
- Tim Rave
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Dan Ahlers: 4,888 
Rick Bauermeister: 2,222
Greg Ammon: 4,206
Tim Rave: 5,345 
District 26A (1)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Larry J. Lucas
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Barry Jensen
a
Independent candidate:
- Calvin G. Jones, Jr.
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Larry J. Lucas: 1,243 
Barry Jensen: 966
Calvin G. Jones, Jr.: 377
District 26B (1)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Thomas J. Glover
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Kim Vanneman
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Thomas J. Glover: 2,389
Kim Vanneman: 2,479 
District 27 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Jim Bradford
a
- Gene S. Williams
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Maxine Broken Nose
a
- Mark DeVries
a
Independent candidate:
- Elizabeth May
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Jim Bradford: 2,762 
Gene S. Williams: 2,043
Maxine Broken Nose: 833
Mark DeVries: 2,217 
Elizabeth May: 930
District 28A (1)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Thomas J. Van Norman
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Everett Hunt
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Thomas J. Van Norman: 1,652 
Everett Hunt: 1,085
District 28B (1)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
June 6 GOP primary:
- Bob Drown: 765
- Betty Olson: 890
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Betty Olson: 2,808 
District 29 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
June 6 GOP primary:
- Thomas J. Brunner: 1,456
a
- Ray Hunter: 480
- Maurice LaRue: 1,324
- Larry Rhoden: 1,871
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Thomas J. Brunner: 5,406 
Larry Rhoden: 5,362 
District 30 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Jerry Bloomer: 477
a
- Franz Brown: 433
- Rick Hanson: 704
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Gordon Howie
a
- Gordon Pederson
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Jerry Bloomer: 3,793
Rick Hanson: 4,178
Gordon Howie: 5,635 
Gordon Pederson: 5,833 
District 31 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Dinah Paris
a
- Deb Phillips
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Tom Hills
a
- Charles M. Turbiville
a
Libertarian Party candidate:
- Andre Ager
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Dinah Paris: 3,764
Deb Phillips: 3,615
Tom Hills: 5,034 
Charles M. Turbiville: 5,031 
Andre Ager: 603
District 32 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Pamela K. Hemmingsen
a
- Suzan Nolan
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Brian Dreyer
a
- Alan Hanks
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Pamela K. Hemmingsen: 3,208
Suzan Nolan: 3,822
Brian Dreyer: 4,247 
Alan Hanks: 4,502 
District 33 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Paula Long Fox: 442
a
- Gary Loudner: 251
- Jeff Nelsen: 440
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Michael Buckingham
a
- Don Van Etten
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Paula Long Fox: 3,055
Jeff Nelsen: 2,363
Michael Buckingham: 3,513 
Don Van Etten: 3,925 
District 34 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- C. Suzy Dennis
a
- Justin Lena
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- David Lust
a
- Ed McLaughlin
a
November 7 General election candidates:
C. Suzy Dennis: 2,906
Justin Lena: 2,777
David Lust: 5,576 
Ed McLaughlin: 5,184 
District 35 (2)
June 6 Democratic primary:
- Laurie Wudtke
a
June 6 GOP primary:
- Dale Gunderson: 431
- Jeffrey Haverly: 804
a
- Lyle Hendrickson: 511
- Mark Kirkeby: 858
a
Independent candidate:
- John Buxcel
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Laurie Wudtke: 2,545
Jeffrey Haverly: 3,483 
Mark Kirkeby: 3,326 
John Buxcel: 1,181
See also
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Leadership
Speaker of the House:Jon Hansen
Majority Leader:Scott Odenbach
Minority Leader:Erin Healy
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