Mitch Fargen
Mitch Fargen is a former Democratic member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 8 from 2010 to 2012.
Biography
Fargen's professional experience includes serving as membership director of the South Dakota Farmers Union.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Fargen served on the following committees:
- Commerce and Energy Committee, South Dakota House of Representatives
- Legislative Procedure Committee, South Dakota House of Representatives
- State Affairs Committee, South Dakota House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Fargen served on the following committees:
Elections
2012
Fargen ran in the 2012 election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15. Fargen was defeated by Karen L. Soli and incumbent Patrick Kirschman ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5. No Republican candidates filed for election. The general election took place on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Jenna Haggar (I) is running for re-election in District 10.[1][2]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Karen L. Soli |
36.4% | 386 |
| Patrick A. Kirschman Incumbent |
34% | 361 |
| Mitch Fargen | 29.6% | 314 |
| Total Votes | 1,061 | |
2010
Fargen ran for re-election to one of two seats in District 8 of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Also running were fellow Democratic incumbent Gerald Lange, Patricia Stricherz (R) and Jason Bjorklund (I).[3] Fargen and Patricia Stricherz (R) won election in the November 2 general election.[4]
| South Dakota State House, District 8 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mitch Fargen (D)
|
5,133 | 34.25% | ||
| Patricia Stricherz (R)
|
3,559 | 23.75% | ||
| Gerald Lange (D) | 3,435 | 22.92% | ||
| Jason Bjorklund (I) | 2,859 | 19.08% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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External links
- South Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Mitch Fargen
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Office of the South Dakota Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed April 9, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," June 25, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State's official list of state candidates, 2010
- ↑ South Dakota House of Representatives Official General Election Results, 2010
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| Preceded by - |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8 2009–present |
Succeeded by NA |
