Bernie Hunhoff
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| Bernie Hunhoff | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 18th[1] district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 2009 Serving with Nick Moser (2009–2013) Mike Stevens (2013–present) | |
| Preceded by | Charlotte Gilson |
| Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office January 1993 – January 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Elmer Bietz |
| Succeeded by | Garry Moore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 5, 1951 South Dakota |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Yankton, South Dakota |
| Alma mater | University of South Dakota Mount Marty College |
Bernie P. Hunhoff[2] (born September 5, 1951 in South Dakota) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the South Dakota House of Representatives representing District 18 since January 2009. Hunhoff was non-consecutively a member of the South Dakota Senate for District 18 from January 1993 until January 1999, and has been the House minority leader since January 13, 2009.
Education
Hunhoff attended University of South Dakota and earned his BA from Mount Marty College.
Elections
- 2012 When incumbent Republican Representative Nick Moser left the Legislature and left a District 18 seat open, Hunhoff ran in the June 5, 2012 Democratic Primary;[3] in the four-way November 6, 2012 General election, Hunhoff took the first seat with 5,589 votes (31.4%) and Republican nominee Mike Stevens took the second seat ahead of Republican nominee Thomas Stotz and Democratic nominee Charlie Gross.[4]
- 1992 When Senate District 18 incumbent Republican Senator Elmer Bietz left the seat open, Hunhoff ran in the June 2, 1992 Democratic Primary and placed first by 8 votes with 1,074 votes (50.2%), including an election recount that did not change the result;[5] and won the November 3, 1992 General election with 6,349 votes (68.94%) against Republican nominee Clifford Groseth.[6]
- 1994 Hunhoff was unopposed for both the June 7, 1994 Democratic Primary[7] and the November 8, 1994 General election, winning with 7,024 votes.[8]
- 1996 Hunhoff was unopposed for both the 1996 Democratic Primary[9] and the November 5, 1996 General election, winning with 7,103 votes.[10]
- 1998 To challenge incumbent Republican Governor of South Dakota Bill Janklow, Hunhoff won the 1998 Democratic Primary, but lost the November 3, 1998 South Dakota Gubernatorial election to Governor Janklow and his runningmate Carole Hillard.[11]
- 2008 When House District 18 incumbent Republican Representative Charlotte Gilson left the Legislature and left a District 18 seat open, Hunhoff ran in the June 3, 2008 Democratic Primary;[12] in the four-way November 4, 2008 General election Hunhoff took the first seat with 6,014 votes (34%) and Republican nominee Nick Moser took the second seat ahead of incumbent Democratic Representative and former Senator Garry Moore and Republican nominee Daniel Rupiper.[13]
- 2010 Hunhoff ran in the June 8, 2010 Democratic Primary;[14] in the four-way November 2, 2010 General election, incumbent Republican Representative Moser took the first seat and Hunhoff took the second seat with 4,957 votes (31.9%) ahead of former Representative Charlotte Gilson and fellow Democratic nominee Jay Williams.[15]
References
- ↑ "Representative Bernie Hunhoff". Pierre, South Dakota: South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Bernie Hunhoff's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Official Results Primary Election - June 5, 2012". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Official Results General Election November 6, 2012". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "1992 South Dakota Legislative Primary Election". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "1992 General Election for Legislature". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "South Dakota Legislative Primary Election June 7, 1994". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "1994 General Election for Legislature". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Primary Election Returns". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "1996 South Dakota General Election Legislative Races". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "1998 General Election Official Canvass Statewide Candidates". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "2008 South Dakota Official Primary Election Results June 3, 2008". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "2008 South Dakota Official General Election Results Legislature November 4, 2008". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Official Results Primary Election June 8, 2010". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "2010 South Dakota Official General Election Results Legislature November 2, 2010". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
External links
- Official page at the South Dakota Legislature
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
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