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Tom Hansen (South Dakota politician)
Tom Hansen (b. August 28, 1939) is a former Republican member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 22 from 2005 to 2013.
Hansen served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2001 to 2003.
Biography
Hansen earned his B.S. from the South Dakota State University in 1961 and his M.S. in Animal Science from South Dakota State University in 1963. Now retired, his professional experience includes working as a nutritionist and banker.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hansen has been assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, South Dakota State Senate
- Taxation Committee, South Dakota State Senate, Chair
- Transportation Committee, South Dakota State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hansen served on the following committees while a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives:
- Appropriations Committee, South Dakota House, Vice Chair
- Legislative Procedure Committee, South Dakota House
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, South Dakota Senate
- Health and Human Services Committee, South Dakota Senate
- Taxation Committee, South Dakota Senate
Elections
2010
Hansen ran for re-election to the 22nd District seat in 2010. He defeated Perry Danforth (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.
| South Dakota State Senate, District 22 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Tom Hansen (R)
|
5,192 | 57.59% | ||
| Perry Danforth (D) | 3,823 | 42.41% | ||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Hansen won re-election to the 22nd District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate, defeating opponent Dale Hargens (D).[1]
Hansen raised $44,556 for his campaign while Hargens raised $15,265.[2]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 22 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Hansen (R)
|
5,026 | 50.94% | ||
| Dale Hargens (D) | 4,840 | 49.06% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Hansen and his wife, Marge, have two children.
Recent news
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External links
- Profile from the South Dakota Legislature
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ron Volesky |
South Dakota House District 21 2001–2002 |
Succeeded by Thomas Deadrick |
| Preceded by Robert Duxbury |
South Dakota Senate District 22 2005–present |
Succeeded by NA |
