Elizabeth May
2021 - Present
2027
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Elizabeth May (Republican Party) (also known as Liz) is a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 27. She assumed office on January 12, 2021. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.
May (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives to represent District 27. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Elizabeth May earned a degree in adjusting from Texas Property and Casualty Insurance School.[1] May's career experience includes working as a rancher and owning a business.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
May was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
May was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Commerce and Energy |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, May served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Taxation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, May served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Education |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27 (2 seats)
Incumbent Elizabeth May and incumbent Peri Pourier defeated Elsie Meeks in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Elizabeth May (R) | 36.9 | 3,716 | |
| ✔ | Peri Pourier (D) | 34.2 | 3,447 | |
| Elsie Meeks (D) | 28.9 | 2,918 | ||
| Total votes: 10,081 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Peri Pourier and Elsie Meeks advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Elizabeth May advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for May in this election.
2022
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27 (2 seats)
Incumbent Peri Pourier and incumbent Elizabeth May defeated Norma Rendon and Bud May in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Peri Pourier (D) | 29.0 | 3,069 | |
| ✔ | Elizabeth May (R) | 26.7 | 2,831 | |
| Norma Rendon (D) | 22.2 | 2,350 | ||
| Bud May (R) | 22.2 | 2,349 | ||
| Total votes: 10,599 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Peri Pourier and Norma Rendon advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Elizabeth May and Bud May advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27.
2020
South Dakota House
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27 (2 seats)
Elizabeth May and incumbent Peri Pourier defeated Ernest Weston Jr. in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Elizabeth May (R) | 36.8 | 3,320 | |
| ✔ | Peri Pourier (D) | 35.8 | 3,234 | |
| Ernest Weston Jr. (D) | 27.5 | 2,480 | ||
| Total votes: 9,034 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bill Hines (R)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Peri Pourier and Ernest Weston Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Bill Hines advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27.
U.S. House
See also: United States House of Representatives election in South Dakota, 2020
United States House election in South Dakota, 2020 (June 2 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House South Dakota At-large District
Incumbent Dusty Johnson defeated Randy Luallin in the general election for U.S. House South Dakota At-large District on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dusty Johnson (R) | 81.0 | 321,984 | |
| Randy Luallin (L) | 19.0 | 75,748 | ||
| Total votes: 397,732 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brian Wirth (D)
- Whitney Raver (D)
- Ellee Spawn (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House South Dakota At-large District
Incumbent Dusty Johnson defeated Elizabeth May in the Republican primary for U.S. House South Dakota At-large District on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dusty Johnson | 76.7 | 71,496 | |
| Elizabeth May | 23.3 | 21,779 | ||
| Total votes: 93,275 | ||||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House South Dakota At-large District
Randy Luallin advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House South Dakota At-large District on May 9, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Randy Luallin (L) | |
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2018
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27 (2 seats)
Peri Pourier and incumbent Steve Livermont defeated Margaret Ross and incumbent Elizabeth May in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Peri Pourier (D) | 26.4 | 2,865 | |
| ✔ | Steve Livermont (R) | 24.7 | 2,683 | |
| Margaret Ross (D) | 24.6 | 2,673 | ||
| Elizabeth May (R) | 24.3 | 2,634 | ||
| Total votes: 10,855 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27 (2 seats)
Margaret Ross and Peri Pourier defeated Nicole Littlewhiteman in the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Margaret Ross | 38.2 | 571 | |
| ✔ | Peri Pourier | 36.3 | 542 | |
| Nicole Littlewhiteman | 25.5 | 381 | ||
| Total votes: 1,494 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27 (2 seats)
Incumbent Steve Livermont and incumbent Elizabeth May advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Steve Livermont | |
| ✔ | Elizabeth May | |
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2016
Elections for the South Dakota House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016. Incumbent Kevin Killer (D) did not seek re-election.
Incumbent Elizabeth May and Steve Livermont defeated Red Dawn Foster, James Bradford and Everette McKinley in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 27 general election.[3][4]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 27 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Elizabeth May Incumbent |
25.97% | 2,905 | |
| Republican | Steve Livermont |
25.45% | 2,847 | |
| Democratic | Red Dawn Foster | 23.35% | 2,612 | |
| Democratic | James Bradford | 22.09% | 2,471 | |
| Independent | Everette McKinley | 3.14% | 351 | |
| Total Votes | 11,186 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Red Dawn Foster and James Bradford were unopposed in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 27 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 27 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Red Dawn Foster | |
| Democratic | James Bradford | |
Incumbent Elizabeth May and Steve Livermont were unopposed in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 27 Republican primary.[5][6]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 27 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Elizabeth May Incumbent | |
| Republican | Steve Livermont | |
2014
Elections for the South Dakota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Incumbent Kevin Killer and Anna Takes the Shield were unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Elizabeth May was unopposed in the Republican primary. Everette McKinley ran as an independent candidate. May and Killer defeated Anna Takes the Shield and McKinley in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Kevin Killer Incumbent |
34.1% | 2,716 | |
| Republican | Elizabeth May Incumbent |
32.4% | 2,576 | |
| Democratic | Anna Takes the Shield | 25.2% | 2,004 | |
| Independent | Everette McKinley | 8.3% | 662 | |
| Total Votes | 7,958 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
2012
May won election in the 2012 election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 27. May ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5 and won election in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Kevin Killer Incumbent |
45% | 3,698 | |
| Republican | Elizabeth May |
36.3% | 2,982 | |
| Independent | Kathleen Ann | 18.7% | 1,537 | |
| Total Votes | 8,217 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Elizabeth May did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Elizabeth May did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 26.
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2023
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In 2023, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 27.
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2022
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In 2022, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 28.
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2021
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In 2021, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 26.
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2017
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In 2017, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 27. The legislature held a special session on June 12.
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2016
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In 2016, the 91st South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 29.
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2015
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In 2015, the 90th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 30.
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2014
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In 2014, the 89th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 31.
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2013
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In 2013, the 88th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 25.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Officeholder South Dakota House of Representatives District 27 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ lizmaydistrict27.com, "About," accessed July 1, 2017
- ↑ South Dakota Legislature, "Representative Liz May," accessed April 1, 2021
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed August 21, 2016
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Official Results State Canvas," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 South Dakota Secretary of State, "State primary results," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Current Candidates for Primary Election," May 2, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Primary Election - Official Results," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results - November 4, 2014," accessed November 12, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official election results for 2012," accessed March 11, 2014
