Jim Hutmacher

James K. Hutmacher (born September 24, 1953) is an American politician.

Jim Hutmacher
Member of the South Dakota Senate
from the 25th district
In office
1995–2002
Preceded byEleanor Saukerson
Succeeded byClarence L. Kooistra
South Dakota Senate Minority Leader
In office
1999–2002
South Dakota Senate Minority Whip
In office
1997–1998
Personal details
Born (1953-09-24) September 24, 1953
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionContractor

Born in 1953,[1] Hutmacher worked as a well-drilling contractor.[2] He served on the South Dakota Senate between 1995 and 2002.[1] In December 2001, Hutmacher announced that he would contest the Democratic Party gubernatorial primary to be held in 2002, and won an early endorsement from Bernie Hunhoff.[3] Ron J. Volesky was the second to join the race,[4] followed by James W. Abbott and Robert Hockett.[5][6] Hutmacher finished third in the primary.[2] He was later named to the South Dakota Board of Water Management.[7][8]

References

  1. "James K. 'Jim' Hutmacher". South Dakota Legislative Research Council. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  2. Tullis, Nate (June 5, 2002). "Abbott wins four-way Democratic battle". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  3. "Hunhoff Backs Jim Hutmacher For Governor". Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan. December 18, 2001. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  4. Brokaw, Chet (March 2, 2001). "Lawmakers say session free of grandstanding". Rapid City Journal. Associated Press. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  5. Wetz, Max (April 17, 2002). "Krautschun to seek lieutenant governor post". Black Hills Pioneer. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  6. Tullis, Nate (June 4, 2002). "S.D. voters decide fate of corporate farming amendment". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  7. Mercer, Bob (May 23, 2008). "Possible struggle shaping up on electricity for oilseed plant". Black Hills Pioneer. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  8. Mercer, Bob (December 10, 2015). "Landowners don't have to keep fence gates across SD creek". Agweek. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
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