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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Herman Otten is a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives representing District 6. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

Education

  • Diploma, Lennox High School

Professional Experience

  • Diploma, Lennox High School
  • Owner/Co-Founder, Herman Otten Construction Incorporated, 1996-present

Political Experience

  • Diploma, Lennox High School
  • Owner/Co-Founder, Herman Otten Construction Incorporated, 1996-present
  • Representative, South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 6, 2013-present
  • Candidate, South Dakota State Senate, District 6, 2020
  • Candidate, South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 6, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018
  • Majority Whip, South Dakota State House of Representatives, 2015-2017
  • Member, City Council of Tea, 2005-2012
  • Mayor, City of Tea, South Dakota, 1996-2000

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Chair, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, South Dakota State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

Vice Chair, Leverage Telehealth and Telemedicine Joint Committee

Chair, Local Government Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Diploma, Lennox High School
  • Owner/Co-Founder, Herman Otten Construction Incorporated, 1996-present
  • Representative, South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 6, 2013-present
  • Candidate, South Dakota State Senate, District 6, 2020
  • Candidate, South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 6, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018
  • Majority Whip, South Dakota State House of Representatives, 2015-2017
  • Member, City Council of Tea, 2005-2012
  • Mayor, City of Tea, South Dakota, 1996-2000
  • Member, Home Builders Association, 1996-present
  • Member/Board of Directors Member, Tea Volunteer Fire Department, 1986-present
  • Member, Trinity Lutheran Church of Tea, present
  • Former Committee Chair/Legislative Committee Member, Home Builders Association
  • Former Assistant Chief/Captain/President, Tea Volunteer Fire Department