Gary Hanson, Former South Dakota state senator
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Gary D. Hanson was a Democratic member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing the 1st District from 2005 to 2011. Previously, he served as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1998 to 2004[1]. Senator Hanson did not run for re-election in the South Dakota State Senate 2010 elections.[2]
He joined the South Dakota State Senate in 2004 and served in that position until 2011. During this time he served as Assistant Minority Leader.
Hanson was a board member for Farmers Elevator from 1995 to 2000. He worked as director for Farmers Elevator from 1990 to 2006. He has worked as a farmer and rancher.
Hanson attended South Dakota State University from 1968 to 1971.
Committee assignments[edit]
Prior to leaving the South Dakota State Senate, Hanson served on the following committees:
- Legislative Procedure Committee, South Dakota Senate
- State Affairs Committee, South Dakota Senate
- Transportation Committee, South Dakota Senate
Elections[edit]
2010[edit]
Hanson did not run for re-election to the 1st District seat in 2010.
2008[edit]
On Nov. 4, 2008, Hanson won re-election to the 1st District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate, defeating opponent Lucas Lentsch (R).[3]
Hanson raised $9,340 for his campaign while Lentsch raised $18,933.[4]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 1 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Gary Hanson (D)
|
5,165 | 53.67% | ||
| Lucas Lentsch (R) | 4,459 | 46.33% | ||
2006[edit]
On Nov. 7, 2006, Hanson won re-election to the 1st District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate.[5]
Hanson raised $3,397 for his campaign.[6]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 1 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gary Hanson (D)
|
6,491 | 100% | ||
2004[edit]
On Nov. 2, 2004, Hanson won election to the 1st District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate.[7]
Hanson raised $1,950 for his campaign.[8]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 1 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gary Hanson (D)
|
7,348 | 100% | ||
2002[edit]
On Nov. 5, 2002, Hanson won re-election to the 1st District Seat in the South Dakota House of Representatives, defeating opponents Lynn Wilson and Neil G. Stokke.[9]
Hanson raised $61,627 for his campaign while Sigdestad raised $2,065. Wilson raised $4,336, and Stokke raised $299.[10]
| South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 1 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gary Hanson (D)
|
5,701 | 34.30% | ||
| David Sigdestad (D)
|
4,939 | 29.72% | ||
| Lynn Wilson (R) | 3,431 | 20.65% | ||
| Neil G. Stokke (R) | 2,548 | 15.33% | ||
2000[edit]
On Nov. 7, 2000, Hanson won re-election to the 1st District Seat in the South Dakota House of Representatives, defeating opponents Larry Baumgarn (R) and Gilbert DeSpiegler (R).[11]
Hanson raised $10,934 for his campaign while Sigdestad raised $5,825. DeSpiegler raised $4,233, and Baumgarn raised $2,071.[12]
| South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 1 (2000) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gary Hanson (D)
|
5,498 | 33.50% | ||
| David Sigdestad (D)
|
4,305 | 26.23% | ||
| Larry Baumgarn (R) | 3,477 | 21.19% | ||
| Gilbert DeSpiegler (R) | 3,132 | 19.08% | ||
1998[edit]
On Nov. 3, 1998, Hanson won election to the 1st District Seat in the South Dakota House of Representatives, defeating opponents Larry Baumgarn (R) and V. LeRoy Bergan (D).[13]
| South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 1 (1998) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Jaspers (R)
|
5,297 | 35.30% | ||
| Gary Hanson (D)
|
4,117 | 27.44% | ||
| Larry Baumgarn (R) | 3,018 | 20.11% | ||
| V. LeRoy Bergan (D) | 2,572 | 17.14% | ||
Campaign donors[edit]
2008[edit]
Hanson raised $9,340 during the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[14]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| South Dakota Education Association | $1,500 |
| South Dakota Electric Utility Companies | $1,000 |
| South Dakota Corn Growers Association | $500 |
| South Dakota Association of Realtors | $500 |
| South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations | $500 |
| South Dakota Telecommunications Association | $500 |
Personal[edit]
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Hanson and his wife Angela have three children.
External links[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ Gary Hanson, Wikipedia
- ↑ Primary Election Results (timed out)
- ↑ 2008 Election Results, South Dakota Senate, District 1
- ↑ 2008 campaign contributors to Gary Hanson
- ↑ 2006 Election Results, South Dakota Senate, District 1
- ↑ District 1 South Dakota Senate Spending, 2006
- ↑ 2004 Election Results, South Dakota Senate, District 1
- ↑ District 1 South Dakota Senate Spending, 2004
- ↑ 2002 Election Results, South Dakota House of Representatives, District 1
- ↑ District 1 South Dakota House of Representatives Spending, 2002
- ↑ 2000 Election Results, South Dakota House of Representatives, District 1
- ↑ District 1 South Dakota House of Representatives Spending, 2000
- ↑ 1998 Election Results, South Dakota House of Representatives, District 1
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Gary Hanson
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by David Gleason |
South Dakota House District 1 1999–2004 |
Succeeded by Clayton Halverson |
| Preceded by Paul Symens |
South Dakota Senate District 1 2005–2011 |
Succeeded by Jason Frerichs |
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