Billie Sutton
Billie H. Sutton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office 2011–Present | |
| Preceded by | Julie Bartling |
| South Dakota Senate Assistant Minority Leader | |
| In office 2013–2015 | |
| Succeeded by | Troy Heinert |
| South Dakota Senate Minority Leader | |
| In office 2015–Incumbent | |
| Deputy | Troy Heinert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 16, 1984 Burke, South Dakota |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kelsea |
| Residence | Burke, South Dakota |
| Alma mater | University of Wyoming |
| Occupation | Investment Consultant at First Fidelity Bank |
Billie Harmon Sutton (born March 16, 1984) is a Democratic member of the South Dakota Senate, representing the 21st district.[1] Sutton was a rodeo rider at the University of Wyoming and also competed in rodeo at the professional level. A 2007 rodeo accident left him paralyzed from the waist down.[2]
He served as Senate Assistant Minority Leader from 2013 to 2015. He was succeeded in this position by Troy Heinert from District 26. Sutton currently serves as South Dakota Senate Minority Leader.[3]
Electoral History
| Year | Office | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | State Senate | Sutton was unopposed in the Democratic Primary and will be unopposed in the general election.[4] |
| 2014 | State Senate | Sutton was unopposed in the Democratic Primary and was unopposed in the general election. |
| 2012 | State Senate | Sutton was unopposed in the Democratic Primary and defeated John S. Meyer (R) in the general election with 5723 votes (59.46%) to Meyers 3902 (40.54%).[5] |
| 2010 | State Senate | Sutton defeated John S. Meyer (R) in the general election with 4167 votes (57.78%) to Meyers 3045 (42.22%).[6] |
References
- ^ http://www.sdlegislature.gov/legislators/historical_listing/LegislatorDetail.aspx?MemberID=3843
- ^ Montgomery, David (14 July 2013). "Cowboy's dreams standing tall". Argus Leader. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ "2016 Session - Senator Billie H. Sutton". sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ "2016 Election Candidate List". Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ Template:Cite web/url=http://electionresults.sd.gov/resultsSW.aspx?eid=5&type=LEG&map=DIST
- ^ "Election Resources: South Dakota Secretary of State, Shantel Krebs". sdsos.gov. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
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