Kris Langer
American politician
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Kristen K. Langer[2] (born August 17, 1969) is an American politician who served as a member of the South Dakota Senate for the 25th district from 2017 to 2021.[3] She was appointed by Governor Dennis Daugaard to the South Dakota House of Representatives after Jon Hansen resigned. In 2019, she became the South Dakota State Senate Majority Leader.[4]
Kris Langer | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the South Dakota Senate | |
| In office January 8, 2019 – January 12, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Blake Curd |
| Succeeded by | Gary Cammack |
| Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office January 10, 2017 – January 12, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Rave |
| Succeeded by | Marsha Symens |
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
| In office August 15, 2013 – January 10, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Jon Hansen |
| Succeeded by | Tom Pischke Daniel Ahlers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 17, 1969 Brookings, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tracy [1] |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | South Dakota State University (BS) |
Elections
South Dakota House of Representatives
In the November 4, 2014 general election, Langer ran unopposed for the South Dakota House of Representatives. She received 4,601 votes.[5]
South Dakota State Senate
In the November 2016 general election, Langer ran for election to the South Dakota State Senate against Democrat Jeff Barth, whom she defeated by a margin of 7,254 to 4,301.[6]
In the November 2018 general election, Langer ran for reelection against Independent Brian Wirth and Independent Peter Kiebanoff. She won, receiving 6,583 votes; Wirth received 1,931 votes and Kiebanoff received 1,15 votes.[7]
In 2020, Langer was uncontested for the Republican nomination but drew two Independent challengers for the general election. On August 4, 2020, Langer announced she would not seek re-election to the state senate, but would complete her term.[8]
Controversy
Admonishment by State Senate
On March 30, 2020, during a late-night session of the legislature Langer was accused by fellow State Senator Phil Jensen of being intoxicated at the Capitol.[9] In April 2020, a bipartisan committee established to look into the allegations against Langer and President Pro Tempe Brock Greenfield, voted 9-0 to admonish both of Langer and Greenfield for their conduct.[10] During the hearing, Langer and Greenfield acknowledged drinking alcohol during a break in Senate proceedings. They apologized "for this bad judgment on our part and for any delay this may have brought about for other members."[11]
