Elections for theSouth Dakota House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 6, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006.

Qualifications

To be eligible to serve in theSouth Dakota House of Representatives, a candidate must be:^[1]

• A U.S. citizen at the time of filing
• 21 years old at the filing deadline time
• A two-year resident of South Dakota at the filing deadline time
• May not have been convicted of bribery, perjury or other infamous crime; may not have illegally taken "public moneys"
• A qualified voter. A qualified voter is someone who is:

* A U.S. citizen

* Reside in South Dakota

* At least 18 years old old on or before the next election

* Not currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction which included imprisonment, served or suspended, in an adult penitentiary system

* Not be judged mentally incompetent by a court of law

* Not have served 4 consecutive terms

List of candidates

District 1 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Clayton Halversona
• David Sigdsteada

June 6 GOP primary:

• Scott Germana

November 7 General election candidates:

Clayton Halverson: 5,481

David Sigdstead: 4,485

Scott German: 2,378

District 2 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• H. Paul Dennert: 1,094a
• Burt Elliott: 980a
• John Graham: 357

June 6 GOP primary:

• Scott Laymana
• Jim Lorenza

November 7 General election candidates:

H. Paul Dennert: 5,709

Burt Elliott: 5,230

Scott Layman: 2,724

Jim Lorenz: 2,621

District 3 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Thomas E. Blacka
• Ted Kneebonea

June 6 GOP primary:

• Al Novstrupa
• David Novstrupa

November 7 General election candidates:

Thomas E. Black: 4,317

Ted Kneebone: 3,587

Al Novstrup: 5,010

David Novstrup: 4,679

District 4 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Steve Streeta

June 6 GOP primary:

• Mary E. Nosbusha
• Val Rauscha

November 7 General election candidates:

Steve Street: 4,778

Mary E. Nosbush: 4,186

Val Rausch: 4,857

District 5 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Dale Howletta
• Rich Mittelstedta

June 6 GOP primary:

• Bob Faehna
• Al Koistinena

November 7 General election candidates:

Dale Howlett: 3,414

Rich Mittelstedt: 3,029

Bob Faehn: 5,442

Al Koistinen: 4,356

District 6 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Jason Sorena

June 6 GOP primary:

• Paul Nelson: 1,385a
• Kristi Noem: 1,603a
• Samantha Stormo: 1,164

November 7 General election candidates:

Jason Soren: 3,163

Paul Nelson: 5,106

Kristi Noem: 5,294

District 7 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Joshua Hortona
• Robert Kleina

June 6 GOP primary:

• Carol A. Pittsa
• Larry J. Tidemanna

November 7 General election candidates:

Joshua Horton: 2,273

Robert Klein: 2,837

Carol A. Pitts: 4,596

Larry J. Tidemann: 4,585

District 8 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• David B. Gassmana
• Gerald F. Langea

June 6 GOP primary:

• Russell Olsona

November 7 General election candidates:

Gerald F. Lange: 4,750

David B. Gassman: 5,029

Russell Olson: 5,192

District 9 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Richard A. Engelsa
• Elaine A. Robertsa

June 6 GOP primary:

• Katy Dressena
• Deb Petersa

November 7 General election candidates:

Richard A. Engels: 3,568

Elaine A. Roberts: 3,503

Katy Dressen: 3,460

Deb Peters: 3,699

District 10 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Mary Ann Giebinka
• Rich Kielmana

June 6 GOP primary:

• Roger Hunta
• Shantel Krebsa

November 7 General election candidates:

Mary Ann Giebink: 4,484

Rich Kielman: 4,738

Roger Hunt: 6,224

Shantel Krebs: 7,506

District 11 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Lance Morana
• Marie Y. Williamsa

June 6 GOP primary:

• Keri K. Weemsa
• Mark K. Willadsena

November 7 General election candidates:

Lance Moran: 3,621

Marie Y. Williams: 3,386

Keri K. Weems: 5,449

Mark K. Willadsen: 5,139

District 12 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Gregory Kniffen: 328
• Jessica Nathanson: 510a
• Craig Steensland: 560a

June 6 GOP primary:

• Ann Henkin: 679
• Kevin Maxwell: 215
• Manny Steele: 689a
• Hal Wick: 941a

Libertarian Party candidate:

• John I. Andersona

November 7 General election candidates:

Gregory Kniffen: 3,217

Joe Weis: 3,606

Manny Steele: 4,480

Hal Wick: 5,795

John I. Anderson: 384

District 13 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Susan Blakea
• Bill Thompsona

June 6 GOP primary:

• Travis Arneson: 327
• Richard Gourley: 847a
• Phyllis Heineman: 1,155a
• Bob Souter: 266

Independent candidate:

• Brian Lissa

November 7 General election candidates:

Susan Blake: 4,357

Bill Thompson: 4,994

Richard W. Gourley: 3,725

Phyllis M. Heineman: 4,717

Brian Liss: 430

District 14 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Marc Feinsteina
• Jacey Harmona

June 6 GOP primary:

• Joni Cutlera
• R. Shawn Tornowa

November 7 General election candidates:

Marc Feinstein: 5,099

Jacey Harmon: 2,447

Joni Cutler: 5,006

R. Shawn Tornow: 4,809

District 15 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Mary Glenskia
• Kathleen Milesa

June 6 GOP primary:

• Gregory P. Allisa

November 7 General election candidates:

Mary Glenski: 2,764

Kathleen Miles: 3,022

Gregory P. Allis: 1,530

District 16 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Margaret V. Gillespiea
• Ron Jenkinsa

June 6 GOP primary:

• Joel D. Dykstraa
• Dan Ledermana

November 7 General election candidates:

Margaret V. Gillespie: 4,755

Ron Jenkins: 2,619

Joel D. Dykstra: 4,860

Dan Lederman: 3,667

District 17 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Patricia A. Norina
• Eldon Nygaarda

June 6 Republican primary:

• Jamie M. Boomgardena
• Donna Schafera

November 7 General election candidates:

Patricia A. Norin: 2,929

Eldon Nygaard: 3,832

Jamie M. Boomgarden: 3,908

Donna Schafer: 3,343

District 18 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• David Dickinson: 358a
• Robert Gleich: 144
• Garry A. Moore: 453a

June 6 GOP primary:

• Charlotte "Charlii" Gilsona
• Wayne E. Pibala

November 7 General election candidates:

David Dickinson: 2,035

Garry A. Moore: 5,827

Charlotte "Charlii" Gilson: 3,485

Wayne E. Pibal: 2,965

District 19 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Ronnie Hornstraa
• Dennis J. Schutta

June 6 GOP primary:

• Gary Jerkea
• J.E. "Jim" Putnama

Libertarian Party candidate:

• Alexander Martina

November 7 General election candidates:

Ronnie Hornstra: 3,049

Dennis J. Schutt: 1,935

Gary Jerke: 5,591

J.E. "Jim" Putnam: 5,181

Alexander Martin: 202

District 20 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• David B. Mitchella
• Susan N. Steelea

June 6 GOP primary:

• Lance A. Carsona
• Mike Vehlea

November 7 General election candidates:

David B. Mitchell: 2,485

Susan N. Steele: 3,955

Lance A. Carson: 4,530

Mike Vehle: 4,442

District 21 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Diane L. Kastner: 902a
• David W. Reis: 1,166a
• Faith Spotted Eagle: 735

June 6 GOP primary:

• Thomas J. Deadricka
• Kent Juhnkea

November 7 General election candidates:

Diane L. Kastner: 2,690

David W. Reis: 3,557

Thomas J. Deadrick: 4,173

Kent Juhnke: 3,935

District 22 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Quinten L. Burga
• Dale Hargensa

June 6 GOP primary:

• Joshua Haedera
• Warren Lotsberga

November 7 General election candidates:

Quinten L. Burg: 4,774

Dale Hargens: 4,476

Joshua Haeder: 3,957

Warren Lotsberg: 3,813

District 23 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed for election.

June 6 GOP primary:

• Justin J. Davisa
• Tom Hackla

Independent candidate:

• Ruth E. Wooda

November 7 General election candidates:

Justin J. Davis: 5,719

Tom Hackl: 4,608

Ruth E. Wood: 2,745

District 24 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed for election.

June 6 GOP primary:

• Ryan P. Olsona
• Tim G. Roundsa

November 7 General election candidates:

Ryan P. Olson: 6,548

Tim G. Rounds: 6,026

District 25 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Dan Ahlersa
• Rick Bauermeistera

June 6 GOP primary:

• Greg Ammona
• Tim Ravea

November 7 General election candidates:

Dan Ahlers: 4,888

Rick Bauermeister: 2,222

Greg Ammon: 4,206

Tim Rave: 5,345

District 26A (1)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Larry J. Lucasa

June 6 GOP primary:

• Barry Jensena

Independent candidate:

• Calvin G. Jones, Jr.a

November 7 General election candidates:

Larry J. Lucas: 1,243

Barry Jensen: 966

Calvin G. Jones, Jr.: 377

District 26B (1)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Thomas J. Glovera

June 6 GOP primary:

• Kim Vannemana

November 7 General election candidates:

Thomas J. Glover: 2,389

Kim Vanneman: 2,479

District 27 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Jim Bradforda
• Gene S. Williamsa

June 6 GOP primary:

• Maxine Broken Nosea
• Mark DeVriesa

Independent candidate:

• Elizabeth Maya

November 7 General election candidates:

Jim Bradford: 2,762

Gene S. Williams: 2,043

Maxine Broken Nose: 833

Mark DeVries: 2,217

Elizabeth May: 930

District 28A (1)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Thomas J. Van Normana

June 6 GOP primary:

• Everett Hunta

November 7 General election candidates:

Thomas J. Van Norman: 1,652

Everett Hunt: 1,085

District 28B (1)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed for election.

June 6 GOP primary:

• Bob Drown: 765
• Betty Olson: 890a

November 7 General election candidates:

Betty Olson: 2,808

District 29 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed for election.

June 6 GOP primary:

• Thomas J. Brunner: 1,456a
• Ray Hunter: 480
• Maurice LaRue: 1,324
• Larry Rhoden: 1,871a

November 7 General election candidates:

Thomas J. Brunner: 5,406

Larry Rhoden: 5,362

District 30 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Jerry Bloomer: 477a
• Franz Brown: 433
• Rick Hanson: 704a

June 6 GOP primary:

• Gordon Howiea
• Gordon Pedersona

November 7 General election candidates:

Jerry Bloomer: 3,793

Rick Hanson: 4,178

Gordon Howie: 5,635

Gordon Pederson: 5,833

District 31 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Dinah Parisa
• Deb Phillipsa

June 6 GOP primary:

• Tom Hillsa
• Charles M. Turbivillea

Libertarian Party candidate:

• Andre Agera

November 7 General election candidates:

Dinah Paris: 3,764

Deb Phillips: 3,615

Tom Hills: 5,034

Charles M. Turbiville: 5,031

Andre Ager: 603

District 32 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Pamela K. Hemmingsena
• Suzan Nolana

June 6 GOP primary:

• Brian Dreyera
• Alan Hanksa

November 7 General election candidates:

Pamela K. Hemmingsen: 3,208

Suzan Nolan: 3,822

Brian Dreyer: 4,247

Alan Hanks: 4,502

District 33 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Paula Long Fox: 442a
• Gary Loudner: 251
• Jeff Nelsen: 440a

June 6 GOP primary:

• Michael Buckinghama
• Don Van Ettena

November 7 General election candidates:

Paula Long Fox: 3,055

Jeff Nelsen: 2,363

Michael Buckingham: 3,513

Don Van Etten: 3,925

District 34 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• C. Suzy Dennisa
• Justin Lenaa

June 6 GOP primary:

• David Lusta
• Ed McLaughlina

November 7 General election candidates:

C. Suzy Dennis: 2,906

Justin Lena: 2,777

David Lust: 5,576

Ed McLaughlin: 5,184

District 35 (2)

June 6 Democratic primary:

• Laurie Wudtkea

June 6 GOP primary:

• Dale Gunderson: 431
• Jeffrey Haverly: 804a
• Lyle Hendrickson: 511
• Mark Kirkeby: 858a

Independent candidate:

• John Buxcela

November 7 General election candidates:

Laurie Wudtke: 2,545

Jeffrey Haverly: 3,483

Mark Kirkeby: 3,326

John Buxcel: 1,181

See also

• South Dakota House of Representatives
• South Dakota State Legislature

External links

• South Dakota Secretary of State - 2006 Official General Election Results

Footnotes