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Mike Verchio
Mike Verchio (b. October 23, 1944) is a former Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 30 from 2009 to 2017.
Verchio did not seek re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives in 2016.
Verchio was a Precinct Man for Hill City Pennington County from 2000 to 2005.
Biography
Verchio's professional experience includes working as a Store Manager for Sears from 1979 to 1981 and from 1984 to 1989 and Owner/Operator of Continental Cafe and Tin Mill Saloon from 1989 to 2000.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Verchio served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • State Affairs |
| • Transportation, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Verchio served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • State Affairs |
| • Transportation, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Verchio served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Transportation, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Verchio served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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. Incumbents Lance Russell (R) and Mike Verchio (R) did not seek re-election.
Tim Goodwin and Julie Frye-Mueller defeated Sandy Arseneault and Kristine Winter in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 30 general election.[1][2]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 30 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Tim Goodwin |
36.42% | 8,234 | |
| Republican | Julie Frye-Mueller |
35.66% | 8,062 | |
| Democratic | Sandy Arseneault | 15.03% | 3,397 | |
| Democratic | Kristine Winter | 12.89% | 2,915 | |
| Total Votes | 22,608 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Kristine Winter and Sandy Arseneault were unopposed in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 30 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 30 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Kristine Winter | |
| Democratic | Sandy Arseneault | |
Tim Goodwin and Julie Frye-Mueller defeated Richard Mounce, Travis Lasseter and Marilyn Oakes in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 30 Republican primary.[3][4][5]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 30 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Tim Goodwin |
22.00% | 1,507 | |
| Republican | Julie Frye-Mueller |
21.30% | 1,459 | |
| Republican | Richard Mounce | 21.10% | 1,445 | |
| Republican | Travis Lasseter | 17.96% | 1,230 | |
| Republican | Marilyn Oakes | 17.64% | 1,208 | |
| Total Votes | 6,849 | |||
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. Incumbents Mike Verchio and Lance Russell defeated Julie Frye-Mueller in the Republican primary. Gardner Gray ran as an independent candidate. Russell and Verchio defeated Gray in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Verchio Incumbent |
39.5% | 5,775 | |
| Republican | Lance Russell Incumbent |
36.9% | 5,384 | |
| Independent | Gardner Gray | 23.6% | 3,443 | |
| Total Votes | 14,602 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Lance Russell Incumbent |
36.7% | 2,420 |
| Mike Verchio Incumbent |
32.7% | 2,159 |
| Julie Frye-Mueller | 30.6% | 2,019 |
| Total Votes | 6,598 | |
2012
Verchio won re-election in the 2012 election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 30. Verchio and fellow incumbent Lance Russell defeated Tim Behlings, Travis L. Bies, and Florence K. Thompson in the Republican primary on June 5. No Democratic candidates filed for election. Verchio and Russell ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Mike Verchio Incumbent |
30.1% | 1,716 |
| Lance Russell Incumbent |
25.2% | 1,433 |
| Tim Behlings | 20.9% | 1,192 |
| Travis L. Bies | 13.2% | 752 |
| Florence K. Thompson | 10.6% | 601 |
| Total Votes | 5,694 | |
2010
Verchio ran for re-election to District 30 of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Verchio and Lance Russell (incumbent) both ran unopposed in the June 8 Republican primary.[11] Russell and Verchio defeated Kathleen Ann (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[12]
| South Dakota State House, District 30 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Verchio (R)
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7,439 | 44.10% | ||
| Lance Russell (R)
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5,829 | 34.55% | ||
| Kathleen Ann (D) | 3,601 | 21.35% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2017
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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2012
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In 2012, the 87th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 19.
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2011
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In 2011, the 86th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 28.
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Personal
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Verchio and his wife, Jeri, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- South Dakota State Legislature
- South Dakota House of Representatives
- South Dakota House Committees
- South Dakota Joint Committees
- South Dakota House of Representatives District 30
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 South Dakota Secretary of State, "State primary results," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Official State Canvass of Legislative Districts 16 and 30 Recounts," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 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
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," June 25, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official results of June 8 primary," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota House of Representatives, "Official General Election Results, 2010," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ American Clarion, "South Dakota Freedom Index 2012," accessed August 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 30 2015-2017 |
Succeeded by Julie Frye-Mueller (R) |
