Steve Hickey
Steve Hickey (b. June 4, 1967) is a former Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 9 from 2010 to September 1, 2015. He resigned because he plans to move to Scotland to pursue his Ph.D.[1]
Biography
Hickey earned his B.A. from Mid-America Nazarene College and his M.Div. from North Park Theological Seminary.
In his professional career, he works as the executive director of Kids Daycare and Learning Center. He also founded The Church at the Gate, where he serves as a minister.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hickey served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Health and Human Services, Vice Chair |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Hickey served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Transportation, Vice Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hickey served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Transportation |
Elections
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. Incumbent Paula Hawks and Holly Boltjes-Johnson were unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Steve Hickey and Bob Deelstra were unopposed in the Republican primary. Boltjes-Johnson withdrew after the primary, and was replaced by Becky Jaspers on the general election ballot. Hawks (D) and Hickey (R) defeated Jaspers (D) and Deeltra (R) in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Steve Hickey Incumbent |
29.6% | 3,027 | |
| Democratic | Paula Hawks Incumbent |
26% | 2,662 | |
| Republican | Bob Deelstra | 26% | 2,654 | |
| Democratic | Becky Jaspers | 18.4% | 1,882 | |
| Total Votes | 10,225 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
2012
Hickey won re-election in the 2012 election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 9. Hickey ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5 and won re-election in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Steve Hickey Incumbent |
27.5% | 4,188 | |
| Democratic | Paula Hawks |
26% | 3,965 | |
| Republican | Bob Deelstra Incumbent | 25.5% | 3,883 | |
| Democratic | Mark Anderson | 20.9% | 3,188 | |
| Total Votes | 15,224 | |||
2010
Hickey and Bob Deelstra (R) won election in the November 2 general election.[6]
| South Dakota State House, District 9 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Steve Hickey (R)
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3,769 | 26.82% | ||
| Bob Deelstra (R)
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3,300 | 23.48% | ||
| Trudi Hatch (D) | 3,252 | 23.14% | ||
| Mark W. Anderson (D) | 3,160 | 22.49% | ||
| Charles E Drews (C) | 571 | 4.06% | ||
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2015
In 2015, the 90th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 30.
- Legislators are scored on if they voted for/against FHA's position.
- South Dakota Freedom Coalition: South Dakota Freedom Index 2015
- Legislators are scored by the South Dakota Freedom Coalition on their votes on the "'top ten' issues affecting your freedom."
- South Dakota Right to Life: 2015-2016 Scorecard
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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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Hickey and his wife, Kristen, have three children. They currently live in Sioux Falls.[8]
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 9
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Steve Hickey to Twitter
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ argusleader.com, "Steve Hickey resigns seat in Legislature," July 7, 2015
- ↑ 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 and General Election Results, 2010," accessed October 10, 2014
- ↑ American Clarion, "South Dakota Freedom Index 2012," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Representative Steve Hickey (SD)," accessed March 10, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Richard Engels (D), Deb Peters (R) |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9 2011–September 1, 2015 |
Succeeded by Wayne Steinhauer (R), Paula Hawks (D) |
