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Ryan Cwach
Ryan Cwach (Democratic Party) was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 18. He assumed office in 2019. He left office on January 10, 2023.
Cwach (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives to represent District 18. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 18 (2 seats)
Incumbent Mike Stevens and Julie Auch defeated incumbent Ryan Cwach and Jay Williams in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 18 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Stevens (R) | 32.1 | 5,228 |
| ✔ |  | Julie Auch (R) | 28.6 | 4,664 |
| Ryan Cwach (D) | 27.7 | 4,509 | ||
 | Jay Williams (D) | 11.6 | 1,895 | |
| Total votes: 16,296 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ryan Cwach and Jay Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 18.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mike Stevens and Julie Auch advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 18.
2020
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 18 (2 seats)
Mike Stevens and incumbent Ryan Cwach won election in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 18 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Stevens (R) | 57.0 | 6,778 |
| ✔ | Ryan Cwach (D) | 43.0 | 5,109 | |
| Total votes: 11,887 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Carol Williams (D)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ryan Cwach and Carol Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 18.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Mike Stevens advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 18.
2018
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 18 (2 seats)
Ryan Cwach and incumbent Jean Hunhoff defeated Max Farver and Terry Crandall in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 18 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ryan Cwach (D) | 27.9 | 4,552 | |
| ✔ |  | Jean Hunhoff (R) | 27.2 | 4,444 |
| Max Farver (R) | 23.2 | 3,782 | ||
| Terry Crandall (D) | 21.7 | 3,547 | ||
| Total votes: 16,325 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 18 (2 seats)
Terry Crandall and Ryan Cwach advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 18 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Terry Crandall | |
| ✔ | Ryan Cwach | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 18 (2 seats)
Incumbent Jean Hunhoff and Max Farver advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 18 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Jean Hunhoff |
| ✔ | Max Farver | |
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Ryan Cwach did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.
2021-2022
Cwach was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Cwach was assigned to the following committees:
Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 28.
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- Legislators are scored on their stances related to the Rapid City business community.
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- Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
2021
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In 2021, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 29.
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2020
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In 2020, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 30.
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2019
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In 2019, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Dakota House of Representatives District 18 |
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Footnotes
