Angie Buhl O'Donnell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office January 2011 – January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Kathy Miles |
| Succeeded by | Reynold Nesiba |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 19, 1985 Aberdeen, South Dakota |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jacob O'Donnell |
| Residence | Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
| Alma mater | University of South Dakota |
| Website | angiebuhl.com |
Angie Buhl O'Donnell is an American politician from Sioux Falls, South Dakota who serves in the South Dakota Senate. She has represented the 15th district in Minnehaha County as a Democrat since January 2011.
A fourth generation South Dakotan, Buhl was born in Aberdeen and raised in Yankton. An adoptee, her parents were small business owners. She graduated from the University of South Dakota in 2007 with a degree in psychology and music.[1]
In 2010, Buhl O'Donnell ran against incumbent state senator Kathy Miles, a fellow Democrat. In the primary election held on June 8, 2010, Buhl O'Donnell received 398 votes while Miles earned only 276.[2] Buhl was therefore nominated and, since no Republicans or independents had filed, she won the general election unopposed.[3] She took office in January 2011. Buhl was re-elected in 2012 for a second term.[4]
Buhl O'Donnell is openly bisexual and was the first LGBT member of the South Dakota Legislature.[5] Her 2012 re-election campaign won the support of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund.[6]
References
- ↑ "About Angie". Angie Buhl for State Senate. Archived from the original on 2012-11-02. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
- ↑ "Election Night Results - 2010 primary election". South Dakota Secretary of State. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
- ↑ "Election Night Results - 2010 general election". South Dakota Secretary of State. 2010-11-02. Archived from the original on 2014-01-16. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
- ↑ "Election: Democrats gain two Senate seats". Argus Leader. Archived from the original on 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2012-11-10.
- ↑ Reese, Phil. "2012 proving busy year for Victory Fund". Washington Blade. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
- ↑ "Angie Buhl: State Senate, District 15 South Dakota". The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund. Archived from the original on 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2012-04-26.