Scott Parsley

Scott Leo Parsley[1] (born October 22, 1952) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the South Dakota State Senate representing District 8 since January 11, 2013.[2]

Scott Parsley
Member of the South Dakota Senate
from the 8th district
In office
2015–2017
Succeeded byJordan Youngberg
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
from the 8th district
In office
January 11, 2013 – 2015
Personal details
Born (1952-10-22) October 22, 1952
Brookings, South Dakota, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceMadison, South Dakota
Websitescottparsleyforhouse.com

Elections
  • 2014 After serving two years in the South Dakota House of Representatives, Scott ran for election in the South Dakota State Senate. He won against Chuck Jones, who had formerly been appointed to the seat by Governor Dennis Daugaard after incumbent Russ Olson resigned to pursue career other opportunities.
  • 2012 With District 8 incumbent Democratic Representative Mitch Fargen redistricted to District 15, Parsley ran in the June 5, 2012 Democratic Primary; in the four-way November 6, 2012 General election, Parsley took the first seat with 6,069 votes (30.60%) and Republican nominee Leslie Heinemann took the second seat ahead of Democratic nominee Roy Lindsey and fellow Republican nominee Gene Kroger[3] (who had been selected to replace incumbent Representative Patrician Stricherz after she withdrew).
  • 2008 When Senate District 8 incumbent Democratic Senator Dan Sutton was term limited and left the seat open, Parsley was unopposed for the June 3, 2008 Democratic Primary but lost the November 4, 2008 General election to Republican Representative Russell Olson.

References
  1. "Scott Parsley's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  2. http://www.sdlegislature.gov/legislators/historical_listing/LegislatorDetail.aspx?MemberID=3863
  3. "Official Results General Election November 6, 2012". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 13, 2014.


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