Scott Ecklund
Scott Ecklund | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 25th[1] district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2013 Serving with Jon Hansen (January 2013 – August 2013) Kris Langer (August 14, 2013 – present) | |
| Preceded by | Stace Nelson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1955 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Brandon, South Dakota |
| Alma mater | National American University University of Sioux Falls |
| Profession | Physician |
Scott Wayne Ecklund[2] (born October 3, 1955) is an American politician and a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives representing District 25 since January 11, 2013.[3]
Early life[edit]
Scott lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He received his graduation from Augustana University and attended medical school at the University of South Dakota.[4]
Elections[edit]
- 2012 When incumbent Republican Representative Stace Nelson was redistricted to District 19 and left a District 25 seat open, Ecklund ran in the June 5, 2012 Republican Primary; in the four-way November 6, 2012 General election, incumbent Republican Representative Jon Hansen took the first seat and Ecklund took the second seat with 5,718 votes (30.90%) ahead of Democratic nominees Bill Laird and Janelle Smedsrud,[5] who had replaced former Democratic Representative Oran Sorenson on the ballot after the primary.
References[edit]
- ^ "Representative Scott Ecklund". Pierre, South Dakota: South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ^ "Scott Ecklund's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ^ "South Dakota Legislature".
- ^ "Sanford Doctor, District 25 House Rep. Joins SD Guard". News.Sd.Gov.
- ^ "Official Results General Election November 6, 2012". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
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