Steven Westra[2] (born August 8, 1969) is an American politician and a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives representing District 13 since January 11, 2013.[3]

Steven Westra
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
from the 13th[1] district
In office
January 11, 2013 – 2017
Serving with Mark Mickelson
Preceded bySusy Blake
Brian Liss
Succeeded bySue Peterson
Personal details
Born (1969-08-08) August 8, 1969 (age 55)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Alma materUniversity of South Dakota
Websitestevewestra.com

Education

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Westra earned his BS from the University of South Dakota.

Elections

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  • 2012 When incumbent Representatives Democrat Susy Blake and Republican Brian Liss left the Legislature and left both the District 13 seats open, Westra ran in the three-way June 5, 2012 Republican Primary and placed second with 984 votes; Westra and fellow Republican nominee Mark Mickelson were unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, where Mickelson took the first seat and Westra took the second seat with 5,145 votes (41.94%).[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Steven Westra". Pierre, South Dakota: South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
  2. ^ "Steve Westra's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
  3. ^ "South Dakota Legislature".
  4. ^ "Official Results General Election November 6, 2012". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
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