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Larry P. Zikmund
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Republican Party

South Dakota State Senate District 14
Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

4

Predecessor
Prior offices
South Dakota House of Representatives District 14

Compensation

Base salary

$13,436/year

Per diem

$166/day for legislators who reside more than 50 miles away from the capitol

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Air Force

Personal
Profession
Construction worker
Contact

Official website

Campaign website

Personal Facebook

Larry P. Zikmund (Republican Party) is a member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 14. He assumed office on January 12, 2021. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.

Zikmund (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 14. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Larry P. Zikmund served in the U.S. Air Force. Zikmund's career experience includes working as an electrician, plumber, carpenter, and construction worker.[1]

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Zikmund was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Zikmund was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Zikmund was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

South Dakota committee assignments, 2017
• Commerce and Energy, Vice chair
• Education

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Zikmund served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for South Dakota State Senate District 14

Incumbent Larry P. Zikmund defeated Sandra Henry in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 14 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Larry P. Zikmund
Larry P. Zikmund (R)
 
54.6
 
7,127
Image of Sandra Henry
Sandra Henry (D)
 
45.4
 
5,936

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 13,063
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sandra Henry advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 14.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Larry P. Zikmund advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 14.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Zikmund in this election.

2022

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for South Dakota State Senate District 14

Incumbent Larry P. Zikmund defeated Matthew Tysdal in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 14 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Larry P. Zikmund
Larry P. Zikmund (R)
 
53.9
 
5,854
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Matthew Tysdal (D)
 
46.1
 
5,001

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 10,855
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Matthew Tysdal advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 14.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Larry P. Zikmund advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 14.

2020

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for South Dakota State Senate District 14

Larry P. Zikmund defeated Timothy Reed in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 14 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Larry P. Zikmund
Larry P. Zikmund (R)
 
56.0
 
7,391
Image of Timothy Reed
Timothy Reed (D) Candidate Connection
 
44.0
 
5,808

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 13,199
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Timothy Reed advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 14.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 14

Larry P. Zikmund defeated David Zellmer in the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 14 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Larry P. Zikmund
Larry P. Zikmund
 
59.2
 
1,519
Image of David Zellmer
David Zellmer
 
40.8
 
1,046

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 2,565
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2018

See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 (2 seats)

Incumbent Larry P. Zikmund and Erin Healy defeated incumbent Tom Holmes and Valerie Loudenback in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Larry P. Zikmund
Larry P. Zikmund (R)
 
26.5
 
5,299
✔
Image of Erin Healy
Erin Healy (D)
 
25.5
 
5,102
Image of Tom Holmes
Tom Holmes (R)
 
24.5
 
4,911
Image of Valerie Loudenback
Valerie Loudenback (D)
 
23.5
 
4,716

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 20,028
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 (2 seats)

Erin Healy and Valerie Loudenback advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
✔
Image of Erin Healy
Erin Healy
✔
Image of Valerie Loudenback
Valerie Loudenback

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 (2 seats)

Incumbent Larry P. Zikmund and incumbent Tom Holmes defeated R. Shawn Tornow in the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Larry P. Zikmund
Larry P. Zikmund
 
43.7
 
1,782
✔
Image of Tom Holmes
Tom Holmes
 
33.1
 
1,351
Image of R. Shawn Tornow
R. Shawn Tornow
 
23.2
 
947

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 4,080
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2016

See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the South Dakota House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016.

Incumbent Larry P. Zikmund and incumbent Tom Holmes defeated Valerie Loudenback and JR LaPlante in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 general election.[2][3]

South Dakota House of Representatives, District 14 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Larry P. Zikmund Incumbent 32.36% 6,637
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Tom Holmes Incumbent 30.25% 6,204
     Democratic Valerie Loudenback 22.09% 4,531
     Democratic JR LaPlante 15.31% 3,140
Total Votes 20,512
Source: South Dakota Secretary of State


Valerie Loudenback ran unopposed in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 Democratic primary.[4][5]

South Dakota House of Representatives, District 14 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Valerie Loudenback  (unopposed)


Incumbent Larry P. Zikmund and incumbent Tom Holmes defeated Dave Zimbeck in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 Republican primary.[4][5]

South Dakota House of Representatives, District 14 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Larry P. Zikmund Incumbent 40.67% 1,046
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Tom Holmes Incumbent 33.36% 858
     Republican Dave Zimbeck 25.97% 668
Total Votes 2,572

2014

See also: South Dakota House of Representatives 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. Valerie Loudenback and Chris McClure were unopposed in the Democratic primary. Tom Holmes and Larry P. Zikmund defeated Jane Ausborn in the Republican primary. Holmes and Zikmund defeated McClure and Loudenback in the general election.[6][7][8]

South Dakota House of Representatives, District 14, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngLarry P. Zikmund 30.4% 4,474
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngTom Holmes 28.2% 4,154
     Democratic Valerie Loudenback 22.1% 3,251
     Democratic Chris McClure 19.4% 2,855
Total Votes 14,734
Source: South Dakota Secretary of State
South Dakota House of Representatives, District 14 Republican Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngLarry P. Zikmund 55.6% 1,267
Green check mark transparent.pngTom Holmes 22.6% 514
Jane Ellen Ausborn 21.9% 498
Total Votes 2,279

2012

See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2012

Zikmund ran in the 2012 election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 14. Zikmund advanced past the Republican primary on June 5 and was defeated in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]

South Dakota House of Representatives, District 14, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngAnne Hajek 28.6% 5,792
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMarc Feinstein Incumbent 25.3% 5,128
     Republican Larry Zikmund 24.6% 4,989
     Democratic Jeff Winters 21.5% 4,366
Total Votes 20,275
South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 Republican Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngAnna C. Hajek 37% 946
Green check mark transparent.pngLarry P. Zikmund 34.5% 882
R. Shawn Tornow Incumbent 28.4% 726
Total Votes 2,554

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Larry P. Zikmund did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Larry P. Zikmund did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2014

Zikmund's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[11]

Keeping Your Taxes Low

  • Excerpt: " South Dakota has thrived because of our low tax, business friendly environment. Higher taxes mean more money out of your pocket. I support keeping taxes low to encourage businesses to create jobs. Low taxes provide an incentive for businesses to start and relocate in South Dakota."

Economic Development and Workforce Development

  • Excerpt: "We live in a competitive economic environment with other states competing for some of the same must ensure our workforce is trained to meet the challenge. I want to leverage my experience and will be able to hit the ground running as an effective advocate for District 14."

Investing in a World Class Education System

  • Excerpt: "I support education and improving opportunities for K-12 programs and training in technical fields. Education opens doors and opportunity in life. I want to ensure our children have a bright future where they are adequately equipped with a knowledgeable background and skill set. Education is a key component to ensure we can compete in the regional and global economy."

Holding the Line on Government Spending

  • Excerpt: "It’s important to take a common sense, conservative approach to spending. Budgets are about priorities which must be set and then funded according the money we have. I’ve managed budgets and had to make payroll. Just like a family budget, our state must live within our means. I support finding efficiencies and eliminating unnecessary spending. Those dollars should be redirected to programs that work."

Campaign finance summary

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Larry P. Zikmund campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* South Dakota State Senate District 14Won general$49,805 $0
2022South Dakota State Senate District 14Won general$40,575 $0
2020South Dakota State Senate District 14Won general$33,905 N/A**
2018South Dakota House of Representatives District 14Won general$18,660 N/A**
2016South Dakota House of Representatives, District 14Won $30,210 N/A**
2014South Dakota House of Representatives, District 14Won $26,427 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ larryzikmund.org, "Bio," accessed July 1, 2017
    2. ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed August 21, 2016
    3. ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Official Results State Canvas," accessed May 2, 2017
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed December 18, 2015
    5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 South Dakota Secretary of State, "State primary results," accessed June 7, 2016
    6. ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Current Candidates for Primary Election," May 2, 2014
    7. ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Primary Election - Official Results," accessed June 4, 2014
    8. ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results - November 4, 2014," accessed November 12, 2014
    9. ↑ Office of the South Dakota Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed April 9, 2012
    10. ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," June 25, 2012
    11. ↑ larryzikmund.org, "Issues," accessed May 19, 2014

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    Deb Soholt (R)     		South Dakota State Senate District 14
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    2015-2021    		 Succeeded by
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