Tim Goodwin (South Dakota politician)

Timothy R. Goodwin (born May 6, 1955)[1] is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 30th district. A Republican, Goodwin assumed office on January 10, 2017.

Tim Goodwin
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
from the 30th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2017
Serving with Trish Ladner
Preceded byLance Russell
Mike Verchio
Personal details
Born
Timothy R. Goodwin

(1955-05-06) May 6, 1955 (age 69)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMarcia
Children8
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Rank Lieutenant Colonel
Unit 82nd Airborne Division

Background

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Goodwin was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. At the age of 18, enlisted in the United States Army as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. After serving in the Army for 24 years, Goodwin retired with the rank of Lieutenant colonel. Prior to serving in the South Dakota House, Goodwin worked as a salesman.[2][3][4] Since 2019, Goodwin has served as one of four Majority Whips in the South Dakota House of Representatives.

Goodwin and his wife, Marcia, have eight children.[5]

Election history

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2020 South Dakota House of Representatives District 30 General election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican  Trish Ladner 8,668 50.68%
Republican   Tim Goodwin (incumbent) 8,435 49.32%
Total votes 17,103 100.0%
Republican hold
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ Timothy Goodwin's Biography
  2. ^ "About Tim R Goodwin...South Dakota State Representative District 30". www.timrgoodwin.com. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  3. ^ "SDLRC - Representative Tim Goodwin - 2020". sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  4. ^ "Tim Goodwin (South Dakota)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
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