Larry J. Lucas
Larry J. Lucas is a former Democratic member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 26 from 2013 to 2015. Lucas did not run for re-election in 2014.
Lucas served in the South Dakota State House of Representatives from 1991 to 2000 and again from 2007 to 2013. While in the House, Lucas served as Assistant Leader.
Biography
Lucas earned his B.A. in Technology Education from South Dakota State University in 1974. His professional experience includes working as a teacher for Hendricks Public Schools from 1974 to 1975, as a teacher for Todd County Schools from 1975 to 2006 and for Mid-West Tech as a Sales Technician.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lucas served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Retirement Laws |
| • State Affairs |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lucas served on the following committees:
- Education Committee, South Dakota House of Representatives
- Health and Human Services Committee, South Dakota House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lucas served on the following committees:
Elections
2012
Lucas won election in the 2012 election for South Dakota State Senate District 26. Lucas ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5 and defeated incumbent Kent Juhnke (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. District 26 incumbent Billie Sutton (D) won election for re-election in District 21.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Larry Lucas |
53% | 4,405 | |
| Republican | Kent Juhnke Incumbent | 47% | 3,909 | |
| Total Votes | 8,314 | |||
2010
Lucas won re-election to District 26A of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Lucas ran unopposed in the June 8 Democratic primary.[2] Lucas also ran unopposed in the general election.[3]
| South Dakota State House, District 26A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Larry Lucas (D)
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2,148 | 100.00% | ||
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2014
In 2014, the 89th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 31.
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- South Dakota Right to Life: 2013-2014 Scorecard
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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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Personal
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Lucas and his wife, Debera, have four children.
Recent news
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See also
- South Dakota State Legislature
- South Dakota State Senate
- South Dakota Senate Committees
- South Dakota Joint Committees
- South Dakota State Senate District 26
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 26 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by NA |
