Steven Haugaard

Steven Haugaard

Republican Party

Prior offices

South Dakota House of Representatives District 10

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Elections and appointments

Last convention

June 25, 2022

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Steven Haugaard (Republican Party) was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 10. He assumed office on January 13, 2015. He left office on January 10, 2023.

Haugaard (Republican Party) ran for election for Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota. He lost in the Republican convention on June 25, 2022.

Haugaard also ran for election for Governor of South Dakota. He lost in the Republican primary on June 7, 2022.

Haugaard was nominated in November 2018 to serve as speaker of the House following former Speaker Mark Mickelson's retirement.

Biography

Haugaard's experience includes working as an attorney and serving as chairman for the Minnehaha County Board of Mental Illness.

Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Haugaard was assigned to the following committees:

• House Appropriations Committee
• House Legislative Procedure Committee
• Appropriations Committee
• Joint Legislative Procedure Committee

2019-2020

Haugaard was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Legislative Procedure Committee, Chair
• House Legislative Procedure Committee, Chair
• House Government Operations and Audit Committee, Vice-Chair
• House State Affairs Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

South Dakota committee assignments, 2017
• Health and Human Services
• Judiciary

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Haugaard served on the following committees:

South Dakota committee assignments, 2015
• Health and Human Services
• Judiciary

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2022

Governor

See also: South Dakota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

General election for Governor of South Dakota

Incumbent Kristi L. Noem defeated Jamie Smith and Tracey Quint in the general election for Governor of South Dakota on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kristi L. Noem (R)	62.0	217,035
		Jamie Smith (D)	35.2	123,148
		Tracey Quint (L)	2.9	9,983

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 350,166
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Lora Hubbel (Independent)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jamie Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Governor of South Dakota.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Barry Hulse (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of South Dakota

Incumbent Kristi L. Noem defeated Steven Haugaard in the Republican primary for Governor of South Dakota on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kristi L. Noem	76.4	91,661
		Steven Haugaard	23.6	28,315

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 119,976
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Governor of South Dakota

Tracey Quint advanced from the Libertarian convention for Governor of South Dakota on April 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Tracey Quint (L)

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Lieutenant governor

See also: South Dakota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

General election for Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota

Incumbent Larry Rhoden defeated Jennifer Healy Keintz and Ashley Strand in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Larry Rhoden (R)	62.0	217,035
		Jennifer Healy Keintz (D)	35.2	123,148
		Ashley Strand (L)	2.9	9,983

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Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota

Jennifer Healy Keintz advanced from the Democratic convention for Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota on July 9, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Jennifer Healy Keintz (D)

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota

Incumbent Larry Rhoden defeated Steven Haugaard in the Republican convention for Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota on June 25, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Larry Rhoden (R)
		Steven Haugaard (R)

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota

Ashley Strand advanced from the Libertarian convention for Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota on April 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Ashley Strand (L)

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2020

See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 10 (2 seats)

Incumbent Steven Haugaard and incumbent Doug Barthel defeated Michelle Hentschel in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 10 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steven Haugaard (R)	37.4	6,527
✔		Doug Barthel (R)	35.5	6,188
		Michelle Hentschel (D)	27.1	4,736

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,451
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Michelle Hentschel advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 10.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Gary Leighton (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Doug Barthel and incumbent Steven Haugaard advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 10.

2018

See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 10 (2 seats)

Incumbent Doug Barthel and incumbent Steven Haugaard defeated Barbara Saxton and Dean Kurtz in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 10 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Doug Barthel (R)	31.3	5,101
✔		Steven Haugaard (R)	30.8	5,017
	Submit photo	Barbara Saxton (D)	19.0	3,094
	Submit photo	Dean Kurtz (D)	18.8	3,066

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,278
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 10 (2 seats)

Dean Kurtz and Barbara Saxton advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 10 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Dean Kurtz
✔	Submit photo	Barbara Saxton

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 10 (2 seats)

Incumbent Doug Barthel and incumbent Steven Haugaard advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 10 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Doug Barthel
✔		Steven Haugaard

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2016

See also: South Dakota House of Representatives 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.

Incumbent Steven Haugaard and incumbent Don Haggar defeated Paul Vanderlinde and Dean Kurtz in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 10 general election.

South Dakota House of Representatives, District 10 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Steven Haugaard Incumbent	32.36%	5,838
	Republican	Don Haggar Incumbent	30.40%	5,484
	Democratic	Paul Vanderlinde	19.05%	3,437
	Democratic	Dean Kurtz	18.20%	3,283
Total Votes				18,042
Source: South Dakota Secretary of State

Dean Kurtz and Paul Vanderlinde were unopposed in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 10 Democratic primary.

South Dakota House of Representatives, District 10 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Dean Kurtz
	Democratic	Paul Vanderlinde

Incumbent Don Haggar and incumbent Steven Haugaard were unopposed in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 10 Republican primary.

South Dakota House of Representatives, District 10 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Don Haggar Incumbent
	Republican	Steven Haugaard Incumbent

2014

See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 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. Jo Hausman and James Wrigg were unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Don Haggar and Steven Haugaard were unopposed in the Republican primary. Haggar and Haugaard defeated Wrigg and Hausman in the general election.

South Dakota House of Representatives, District 10, General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Don Haggar Incumbent	32.8%	3,774
	Republican	Steven Haugaard	31%	3,574
	Democratic	Jo Hausman	20.9%	2,402
	Democratic	James Wrigg	15.4%	1,769
Total Votes				11,519
Source: South Dakota Secretary of State

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

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2014

Haugaard's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

Pro-life

• Excerpt: "I am committed to protecting the life of the unborn and consider every life sacred."

Guns

• Excerpt: "I support the second amendment. Every South Dakota citizen has the right to bear arms."

Lower taxes

• Excerpt: "Amidst an ever increasing burden by the federal government we must have lawmakers who believe people flourish in low tax environments."

Strong economy

• Excerpt: "We can encourage economic growth through less government regulation and low taxes."

Campaign finance summary

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Steven Haugaard campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Governor of South Dakota	Lost primary	$169,812	$0
2020	South Dakota House of Representatives District 10	Won general	$13,590	N/A**
2018	South Dakota House of Representatives District 10	Won general	$20,075	N/A**
2016	South Dakota House of Representatives, District 10	Won	$13,025	N/A**
2014	South Dakota House of Representatives, District 10	Won	$15,025	N/A**
Grand total			$231,527	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2022

In 2022, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 28.

• Cannabis Industry Association of South Dakota/New Approach South Dakota/South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws

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• Elevate Rapid City

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• Family Heritage Alliance

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• Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce

Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.

• National Federation of Independent Business

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

• SD Citizens For Liberty

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

• South Dakota Multi-Housing Association

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to housing.

• South Dakota Right to Life

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. Americans for Prosperity - South Dakota Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Elevate Rapid City Legislators are scored on their stances related to the Rapid City business community. Family Heritage Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes related to business. SD Citizens For Liberty Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. South Dakota Right to Life Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 30. SD Citizens For Liberty Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Family Heritage Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. South Dakota Right to Life Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 29. Family Heritage Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. SD Citizens For Liberty Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 26. Family Heritage Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. SD Citizens For Liberty Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. South Dakota Right to Life Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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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. American Clarion Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to firearm policy. Family Heritage Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. SD Citizens For Liberty Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. South Dakota Right to Life Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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In 2016, the 91st South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 29. American Clarion: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. South Dakota Family Heritage Alliance Legislators are scored on if they voted for/against FHA's position. South Dakota Right to Life: 2015-2016 Scorecard Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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In 2015, the 90th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 30. South Dakota Family Heritage Alliance Legislators are scored on if they voted for/against FHA's position. South Dakota Freedom Coalition: South Dakota Freedom Index 2015 Legislators are scored by the South Dakota Freedom Coalition on their votes on the "'top ten' issues affecting your freedom." South Dakota Right to Life: 2015-2016 Scorecard Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016 Republican National Convention

See also: Republican National Convention, 2016

Steven Haugaard
Republican National Convention, 2016
Status:	Delegate
State:	South Dakota
Bound to:	Donald Trump
Delegates to the RNC 2016
Calendar and delegate rules overview • Types of delegates • Delegate rules by state • State election law and delegates • Delegates by state

Haugaard was a delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention from South Dakota. All 29 delegates from South Dakota were bound by state party rules to support Donald Trump at the convention. As of July 13, 2016, Trump had approximately 1,542 delegates. The winner of the Republican nomination needed the support of 1,237 delegates. Trump formally won the nomination on July 19, 2016.

Delegate rules

See also: RNC delegate guidelines from South Dakota, 2016 and Republican delegates from South Dakota, 2016

Delegates from South Dakota to the 2016 Republican National Convention were elected at a state convention in March 2016 and allocated after the South Dakota presidential primary election on June 7, 2016. All delegates from South Dakota were bound by state party rules on the first ballot at the national convention to support the candidate to whom they were allocated.

South Dakota primary results

See also: Presidential election in South Dakota, 2016

South Dakota Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate	Vote %	Votes	Delegates
Donald Trump	67.1%	44,867	29
Ted Cruz	17%	11,352	0
John Kasich	15.9%	10,660	0
Totals		66,879	29
Source: The New York Times and South Dakota Secretary of State

Delegate allocation

See also: 2016 presidential nominations: calendar and delegate rules

South Dakota had 29 delegates at the 2016 Republican National Convention. Of this total, three were district-level delegates (representing the state's single congressional district) and 23 served as at-large delegates. South Dakota's district and at-large delegates were allocated on a winner-take-all basis; the plurality winner of the statewide primary vote received all of the state's district and at-large delegates.

In addition, three national party leaders (identified on the chart below as RNC delegates) served as bound delegates to the Republican National Convention. The RNC delegates were required to pledge their support to the winner of the state's primary.

Noteworthy events

Tested positive for coronavirus on October 19, 2020

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On October 19, 2020, Haugaard announced he had spent the last two weeks battling coronavirus.

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