Liz Marty May
Elizabeth Marty May[3] (born January 1, 1961) is an American politician and a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives representing District 27 since January 12, 2021. Defeated by Democrat Peri Pourier in 2018, she later ran for another seat and succeeded Oglala Republican Steve Livermont.
Liz Marty May | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 27th[1] district | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Livermont |
| In office January 11, 2013 – 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Iron Cloud III |
| Succeeded by | Peri Pourier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elizabeth Marty May[2] January 1, 1961 Belle Fourche, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Kyle, South Dakota, U.S. |
Education
May graduated from Spearfish High School.
Elections
2006
When District 27 incumbent Democratic Representative Paul Valandra left the Legislature and left a seat open, May ran as an Independent in the five-way November 7, 2006 General election but lost to incumbent Democratic Representative Jim Bradford and Republican nominee Mark DeVries, who had run for a seat in 2002.
2012
When District 27 incumbent Democratic Representative Edward Iron Cloud left the Legislature and left a seat open, May was unopposed for the June 5, 2012 Republican Primary; in the three-way November 6, 2012 General election incumbent Democratic Representative Kevin Killer took the first seat and May took the second seat with 2,982 votes (36.29%) ahead of Independent candidate Kathleen Ann.[4]
References
- "Representative Elizabeth May". Pierre, South Dakota: South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
- "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
- "Elizabeth May's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
- "Official Results General Election November 6, 2012". Pierre, South Dakota: Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved January 14, 2014.