Jim Hutmacher
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Jim Hutmacher | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office 1995–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Eleanor Saukerson |
| Succeeded by | Clarence L. Kooistra |
| South Dakota Senate Minority Leader | |
| In office 1999–2002 | |
| South Dakota Senate Minority Whip | |
| In office 1997–1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 24, 1953 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Profession | Contractor |
James K. Hutmacher (born September 24, 1953) is an American politician.
Born in 1953,[1] Hutmacher worked as a well-drilling contractor.[2] He served on the South Dakota Senate between 1995 and 2002.[1] In December 2001, Hutmacher announced that he would contest the Democratic Party gubernatorial primary to be held in 2002, and won an early endorsement from Bernie Hunhoff.[3] Ron J. Volesky was the second to join the race,[4] followed by James W. Abbott and Robert Hockett.[5][6] Hutmacher finished third in the primary.[2] He was later named to the South Dakota Board of Water Management.[7][8]