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Timothy Rave
Timothy A. Rave (b. July 24, 1967) is a former Republican member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 25 from 2011 to April 1, 2015. Rave resigned to accept a position with Sanford Health.[1]
Rave held the position of State Senate Majority Leader from 2013 to 2015.[2]
Rave served in the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 25 from 2003 to 2011. Prior to joining the senate, he served as the State Speaker of the House.
Biography
Rave earned an associate degree from Canby Vocational College in 1987. He went on to receive another associate degree from Augustana College/McK. Hospital Paramedic Program in 1990.
Rave's professional experience includes working as a paramedic supervisor, operations manager, and precinct committeeman.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rave served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Legislative Procedure, Vice-Chair |
| • State Affairs, Chair |
| • Joint Legislative Procedure |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Rave served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education, Vice Chair |
| • Legislative Procedure |
| • State Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rave served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce and Energy |
| • Education |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Legislative Procedure, Vice Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rave served on the following committees while a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Legislative Procedure |
| • State Affairs |
Elections
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. Bill Laird was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Timothy Rave was unopposed in the Republican primary. Rave defeated Laird in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Timothy Rave Incumbent |
68.1% | 5,492 | |
| Democratic | Bill Laird | 31.9% | 2,577 | |
| Total Votes | 8,069 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
2012
Rave won election in the 2012 election for South Dakota State Senate District 25. Rave ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5 and defeated Dan Ahlers (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Rave |
51.2% | 5,629 | |
| Democratic | Dan Ahlers | 48.8% | 5,359 | |
| Total Votes | 10,988 | |||
2010
Rave reached his term limit and was ineligible for re-election to the House. He won election to District 25 in the South Dakota State Senate instead.
Rave defeated incumbent Dan Ahlers (D) in November 2 general election.
| South Dakota State Senate, District 25 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Timothy Rave (R)
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5,128 | 51.71% | ||
| Dan Ahlers (D) | 4,788 | 48.29% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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
- Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Rave and his wife, Lisa, have two children.
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 25
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Associated Press, Rapid City Journal, "South Dakota Senate majority leader resigns from Legislature," April 2, 2015
- ↑ The Associated Press, "Sen. Tim Rave elected majority leader of South Dakota Senate," September 8, 2013
- ↑ 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
- ↑ American Clarion, "South Dakota Freedom Index 2012," accessed August 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Dan Ahlers (D) |
South Dakota State Senate District 25 2011–2015 |
Succeeded by Scott Fiegen (R) |
| Preceded by - |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 25 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Stace Nelson (R) Jon Hansen (R) |
