Mike Vehle
Mike Vehle | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 17, 1949 |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Member of the South Dakota Senate for District 20 since 2009; member of the South Dakota House of Representatives for District 20 from 2005 to 2009 |
| Political party | Republican Party |
Mike Vehle (born November 17, 1949) is a United States politician affiliated with the Republican Party. Since January 2009, he has served as a member of the South Dakota Senate for District 20. Prior to this role, Vehle was a representative for the same district in the South Dakota House of Representatives from January 2005 until January 2009.
Elections
- 2012 In the June 5 Republican Primary, Vehle secured victory over Independent candidate Steve Sibson by receiving 1,812 votes, accounting for 66.11%. He subsequently won the November 6 General Election with 5,734 votes (57.02%), defeating Democratic former Representative Quinten Burg.
- 2004 With Democratic incumbent Mel Olson not seeking re-election, both Vehle and incumbent Lou Sebert faced no opposition in the June Republican Primary. They went on to win seats in the November General Election, with Sebert obtaining the first seat and Vehle earning the second by garnering 4,646 votes (26.37%).
- 2006 After incumbent Sebert's departure, Vehle and Lance Carson were unchallenged in the June Republican Primary. They both succeeded in the November General Election, with Carson finishing first and Vehle second, who received 4,442 votes (28.82%).
- 2008 Due to term limits preventing Senator Ed Olson from running again, Vehle was uncontested in the June Republican Primary and won the November General Election against Democrat Jack Mortenson with 6,320 votes (66.93%).
- 2010 Vehle ran unopposed in the June Republican Primary and was victorious in the November General Election against Democrat Susan Thie and Independent Steve Sibson, obtaining 4,827 votes (57.29%).
External links
- Official page at the South Dakota Legislature
- Mike Vehle at Ballotpedia
- Mike Vehle at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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