Fred Romkema
| Fred Romkema | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 31st[1] district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 2009 Serving with Charles Turbiville (2009–2013) Timothy Johns (2013–present) | |
| Preceded by | Tom Hills |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Spearfish, South Dakota |
| Alma mater | University of South Dakota |
| Website | romkemaforhouse |
Fred W. Romkema[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives representing District 31 since January 2009.
Education
Romkema earned his BA and MA degrees from the University of South Dakota.
Elections
- 2012 With Republican Representative Charles Turbiville term limited and leaving a District 31 seat open, Romkema ran in the four-way June 5, 2012 Republican Primary and placed first with 1,467 votes (31.4%); Romkema and fellow Republican nominee Timothy Johns were unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, where Romkema took the first seat with 6,721 votes (52%) and Johns took the second seat.[3]
- 2008 When District 30 incumbent Republican Representative Tom Hills ran for South Dakota Senate and left a District 31 seat open, Romkema ran in the three-way June 3, 2008 Republican Primary and placed first with 1,898 votes (40.7%);[4] in the three-way November 4, 2008 General election Romkema took the first seat with 6,783 votes (38.1%) and incumbent Republican Representative Charles Turbiville took the second seat ahead of Democratic nominee Kevin O'Dea.[5]
- 2010 Romkema, incumbent Representative Turbiville, and returning 2008 Democratic opponent O'Dea were unopposed for their primaries,[6] setting up a three-way rematch; in the three-way November 2, 2010 General election Romkema took the first seat with 6,335 votes (40%) and Representative Turbiville took the second seat ahead of Democratic nominee Kevin O'Dea.[7]
References
- ↑ "Representative Fred Romkema". Pierre, South Dakota: South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Fred Romkema's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Official Results General Election November 6, 2012". 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.