Summary
Robert Danny "Dan" Dryden[2] (July 12, 1944 – August 30, 2016) was an American politician. He was a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, and represented District 34 from January 11, 2011, until his death.[3][4]
Dan Dryden | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 34th[1] district | |
| In office January 11, 2011 – August 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Ed McLaughlin |
| Succeeded by | Craig Tieszen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 12, 1944 Hot Springs, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | August 30, 2016 (aged 72) Rapid City, South Dakota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Black Hills State University South Dakota State University |
| Profession | School district finance officer |
Early life and education edit
Born in Hot Springs, South Dakota, Dryden grew up on a ranch in Oelrichs, South Dakota. Dryden went to school in Olerichs, South Dakota. Dryden graduated from Black Hills State University with a bachelor's degree and then graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's degree. Dryden worked for the Rapid City Area School district as the financial officer. Dryden also taught courses in public administration and instruction law at the South Dakota State University.[5][6]
Elections edit
- 2012 Dryden and incumbent Republican Representative David Lust were unopposed for the June 5, 2012 Republican Primary;[7] in the four-way November 6, 2012 General election incumbent Republican Representative David Lust took the first seat and Dryden took the second seat with 6,145 votes (34.18%) ahead of returning 2010 Democratic nominee John Willman and Independent candidate Mike Reardon.[8]
- 2010 When incumbent Republican Representative Ed McLaughlin was term limited and left the Legislature leaving a District 34 seat open, Dryden ran in the three-way June 8, 2010 Republican Primary and placed second with 1,432 votes (31.43%);[9] in the four-way November 2, 2010 General election incumbent Republican Representative David Lust took the first seat and Dryden took the second seat with 5,638 votes (34.56%) ahead of Democratic nominees Devin Oliver and John Willman.[10]
Death edit
Dryden died of cancer on August 30, 2016, while still in office.[11][12]
References edit
- ^ "Representative Dan Dryden". Pierre, South Dakota: South Dakota Legislature. Archived from the original on January 1, 2014. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
- ^ "Dan Dryden". Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ "Dan Dryden for State House District 34". Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ "Dan Dryden's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
- ^ 'State Rep. Dan Dryden of Rapid City, former school administrator, dies at 72,' Rapid City Journal, Jim Holland, August 31, 2016
- ^ "Obituary for Dan Dryden - Rapid City, SD". Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ "Official Results Primary Election - June 5, 2012". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
- ^ "Official Results General Election November 6, 2012". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
- ^ "Official Results Primary Election June 8, 2010". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "South Dakota State Rep. Dan Dryden Dies". Retrieved 1 September 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ KOTA. "State Rep. Dan Dryden has died". Retrieved 1 September 2016.
External links edit
- Official page at the South Dakota Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart