James Schaefer
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
from the 26[1] district
In office
January 11, 2013 – May 29, 2018
Preceded byKim Vanneman
Succeeded byRebecca Reimer
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
from the 21st district
In office
2011–2013
Preceded byThomas Deadrick
Succeeded byLee Qualm
Personal details
Born(1938-08-30)August 30, 1938
DiedMay 29, 2018(2018-05-29) (aged 79)
Kennebec, South Dakota, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Kennebec, South Dakota
ProfessionRancher

James George Schaefer[2] (August 30, 1938 – May 29, 2018) was an American politician and a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.[3] Schaefer was first elected to the state House from District 21 in 2010. Redistricting in 2012 placed him in District 26B, where he won election in 2012, and had served from January 11, 2013, until his death. He lived in Kennebec, South Dakota, and was a rancher. Schaefer died, on May 29, 2018, in an UTV accident at his ranch near Kennebec.[4]

Elections

  • 2012 Redistricted to District 26B. As the incumbent Representative, Republican Kim Vanneman left the Legislature and the seat was open, Schaefer was unopposed for the June 5, 2012, Republican Primary.[5] He won the November 6, 2012, General election in the Republican-majority district with 2,981 votes (58.92%) against Democratic nominee Maynard Konechne.[6]
  • 2010 When incumbent Republican Representative Thomas Deadrick was term limited and left a District 21 seat open, Schaefer ran in the three-way June 8, 2010, Republican Primary, placing second with 1,082 votes (32.32%) ahead of Lee Qualm;[7] Qualm was elected to the House District 21 seat in 2012. In the November 2, 2010, General election, Representative Kent Juhnke took the first seat and Schaefer took the second seat with 3,488 votes (25.72%) against Democratic nominees David Reis (a perennial candidate who had sought legislative seats in 2002, 2004, 2006, and 2008) and Norm Cihak.[8]

Death

Jim Schaefer died from an ATV collision on May 29, 2018, on his ranch near Kennebec, SD

References

  1. ↑ "Representative James Schaefer". Pierre, South Dakota: South Dakota Legislature. Archived from the original on January 1, 2014. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  2. ↑ "James Schaefer's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  3. ↑ South Dakota Legislature-Historical Listing of Legislators
  4. ↑ Rep. Schaefer Died In a UTV Accident Working On His Ranch
  5. ↑ "Official Results Primary Election - June 5, 2012". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Official Results General Election November 6, 2012". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Official Results Primary Election June 8, 2010". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  8. ↑ "2010 South Dakota Official General Election Results Legislature November 2, 2010". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Archived from the original on January 16, 2014. Retrieved January 16, 2014.


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