Jim Bradford

James Arnold Bradford (born October 18, 1933) is a rancher, teacher, politician and Democratic member of the South Dakota Senate, representing the 27th district since 2009. He first was elected to office in the South Dakota House of Representatives. He is an Oglala Sioux.

Jim Bradford
Member of the South Dakota Senate
from the 27rd district
In office
2009–2017
Preceded byTheresa Two Bulls
Succeeded byKevin Killer
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
from the 27th district
In office
January 9, 2001 (2001-Jan-09) – January 13, 2009 (2009-Jan-13)
Preceded byLarry Lucas
Succeeded byKevin Killer
Personal details
Born (1933-10-18) October 18, 1933
Political partyDemocratic
Other political
affiliations		Republican (2008-2010)
Democratic (2000-2008)
ResidencePine Ridge, South Dakota
ProfessionRancher
Teacher (retired)

Career

Bradford had a career as a public school teacher before deciding to run for office. He lives on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where he also has a ranch.

Political career

Bradford was first elected to office as a Democratic member of the state House of Representatives.

In 2008, he switched parties to the Republican Party after having lost the Democratic primary to the incumbent Democratic senator Theresa Two Bulls. No Republican opposed him, and he narrowly won the election over Two Bulls by 277 votes. A year after winning re-election to the state senate, Bradford switched back to the Democratic Party.

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