Herman Otten
American politician (born 1966)
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Herman Otten[2] (born July 13, 1966) is an American politician and a former Republican member of the South Dakota Senate, representing District 6 from 2021 to 2025. He previously served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2013 to 2021.[3] Otten was formerly the mayor of Tea, South Dakota.
Preceded byErnie Otten
Succeeded byErnie Otten
Preceded byBrock Greenfield
Succeeded byErnie Otten
Aaron Aylward
Aaron Aylward
Herman Otten | |
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| Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office January 12, 2021 – January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Ernie Otten |
| Succeeded by | Ernie Otten |
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 6th[1] district | |
| In office January 11, 2013 – January 12, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Brock Greenfield |
| Succeeded by | Ernie Otten Aaron Aylward |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 13, 1966 |
| Party | Republican |
Elections
- 2012 With District 6 incumbent Republican Representatives Brock Greenfield and Burt Tulson both redistricted to District 2, Otten ran in the four-way June 5, 2012 Republican Primary and placed second with 609 votes (26.6%); in the four-way November 6, 2012 General election, Otten took the first seat with 5,739 votes (36.28%) and fellow Republican nominee Isaac Latterell took the second seat ahead of Democratic nominees Joseph Weis and Michael Jauron.[4]
- 2024 Otten was elected to a new term representing district 6 in the South Dakota House of Representatives but declined to take office due to personal reasons.[5] He was replaced by Tim Czmowski.[6]
