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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Tom Holmes (Republican) is a former member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 14. Holmes was defeated in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Education

  • Bachelor's, University of Saint Thomas
  • Master's, Administration, University of Sioux Falls

Professional Experience

  • Bachelor's, University of Saint Thomas
  • Master's, Administration, University of Sioux Falls
  • Former Educator, Sioux Falls School District

Political Experience

  • Bachelor's, University of Saint Thomas
  • Master's, Administration, University of Sioux Falls
  • Former Educator, Sioux Falls School District
  • Candidate, South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 14, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 14, 2015-2019

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Vice Chair, Education Committee, South Dakota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Health and Human Services Committee, South Dakota State House of Representatives

Elections

2018

General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 (2 seats)

Incumbent Larry P. Zikmund (R) and Erin Healy (D) defeated incumbent Tom Holmes (R) and Valerie Loudenback (D) in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Larry P. Zikmund (R)
26.5
5,299

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Erin Healy (D)
25.5
5,102

Tom Holmes (R)
24.5
4,911

Valerie Loudenback (D)
23.5
4,716

Total votes: 20,028
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 (2 seats)

Erin Healy and Valerie Loudenback advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate

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Erin Healy (D)

Valerie Loudenback (D)

Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 (2 seats)

Incumbent Larry P. Zikmund and incumbent Tom Holmes defeated R. Shawn Tornow in the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Larry P. Zikmund (R)
43.7
1,782

Tom Holmes (R)
33.1
1,351

R. Shawn Tornow (R)
23.2
947

Total votes: 4,080


2016

Elections for the South Dakota House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016.

Incumbent Larry P. Zikmund and incumbent Tom Holmes defeated Valerie Loudenback and JR LaPlante in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 general election.
South Dakota House of Representatives, District 14 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Larry P. Zikmund Incumbent 32.36% 6,637
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Tom Holmes Incumbent 30.25% 6,204
Democratic Valerie Loudenback 22.09% 4,531
Democratic JR LaPlante 15.31% 3,140
Total Votes 20,512
Source: South Dakota Secretary of State

Valerie Loudenback ran unopposed in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 Democratic primary.
South Dakota House of Representatives, District 14 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Valerie Loudenback (unopposed)

Incumbent Larry P. Zikmund and incumbent Tom Holmes defeated Dave Zimbeck in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 14 Republican primary.
South Dakota House of Representatives, District 14 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Larry P. Zikmund Incumbent 40.67% 1,046
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Tom Holmes Incumbent 33.36% 858
Republican Dave Zimbeck 25.97% 668
Total Votes 2,572

2014

Elections for the South Dakota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Valerie Loudenback and Chris McClure were unopposed in the Democratic primary. Tom Holmes and Larry P. Zikmund defeated Jane Ausborn in the Republican primary. Holmes and Zikmund defeated McClure and Loudenback in the general election.

South Dakota House of Representatives, District 14, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngLarry P. Zikmund 30.4% 4,474
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngTom Holmes 28.2% 4,154
Democratic Valerie Loudenback 22.1% 3,251
Democratic Chris McClure 19.4% 2,855
Total Votes 14,734
Source: South Dakota Secretary of State