Spencer Gosch
Spencer Gosch | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives | |
| In office January 8, 2021 – January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Steven Haugaard |
| Succeeded by | Hugh Bartels |
| Speaker pro tempore of the South Dakota House of Representatives | |
| In office January 8, 2019 – January 8, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Steven Haugaard |
| Succeeded by | Jon Hansen |
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 10, 2017 – January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Justin Cronin Michele Harrison |
| Succeeded by | Scott Moore James Wangsness |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 22, 1984 Mobridge, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of South Dakota (BS) |
| Profession | Farmer, insurance agent |
Spencer Gosch (born January 22, 1984) is an American politician who served in the South Dakota House of Representatives. He served as the Speaker of the House during the 96th and 97th Legislative Sessions. Prior to that, he served as Speaker pro tempore during the 94th and 95th Legislative Sessions.[1][2]
Gosch opted to run for a seat in the South Dakota Senate in 2022 rather than seeking re-election to the House.[3] He lost the Republican primary election to incumbent Bryan Breitling. Spencer was reelected to his former house seat in 2024 after defeating incumbent James D. Wangness.
Election history
[edit]2022
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bryan J. Breitling | 3,019 | 54.2 | |
| Republican | Spencer Gosch | 2,552 | 45.8 | |
| Total votes | 5,571 | 100 | ||
2020
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Spencer Gosch | 8,325 | 55.1 | |
| Republican | Charles Hoffman | 6,791 | 44.9 | |
| Total votes | 15,116 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Spencer Gosch | 3,107 | 40.7 | |
| Republican | Charles Hoffman | 2,709 | 35.4 | |
| Republican | James D. Wangsness | 1,072 | 14.0 | |
| Republican | Kevin E. Watts | 755 | 9.9 | |
| Total votes | 7,643 | 100 | ||
2018
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Spencer Gosch | 7,115 | 41.0 | |
| Republican | John Lake | 6,435 | 37.0 | |
| Democratic | Eleanor Iverson | 2,105 | 12.1 | |
| Democratic | Margaret Ann Walsh | 1,717 | 9.9 | |
| Total votes | 17,372 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Spencer Gosch | 7,099 | 53.8 | |
| Republican | John Lake | 6,094 | 46.2 | |
| Total votes | 13,193 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Lake | 2,466 | 31.2 | |
| Republican | Spencer Gosch | 2,135 | 27.0 | |
| Republican | Charles Hoffman | 1,706 | 21.6 | |
| Republican | Dick Werner | 1,607 | 20.3 | |
| Total votes | 7,914 | 100 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "SDLRC – Representative Spencer Gosch – 2019". Sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved 2019-05-02.
- ^ "4-H experience helps S.D. legislator serve effectively". Morning Ag Clips. 2018-01-31. Retrieved 2019-05-02.
- ^ "SD State Legislative Candidate Survey, Spencer Gosch". Dakota News Now. 2022-06-02. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Primary State Canvass Report and Certificate" (PDF). sdsos.gov. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ "2020 General State Canvass Final Certificate" (PDF). sdsos.gov. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ "2020 Primary State Canvass Report and Certificate" (PDF). sdsos.gov. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ "2018 General State Canvass Final Certificate" (PDF). sdsos.gov. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ "2016 General State Canvass Final Certificate" (PDF). sdsos.gov. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ "2016 Primary State Canvass Final Result" (PDF). sdsos.gov. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
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