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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Jeffrey "Jeff" D. Partridge is a Republican member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 34. He was first elected to the chamber in 2016.

Partridge is a former Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 34 from 2015 to 2017.

Education

  • BA, Business Adminstration and Spanish, Augustana University-South Dakota, 1988-1992

Professional Experience

  • BA, Business Adminstration and Spanish, Augustana University-South Dakota, 1988-1992
  • Owner, Partridge Financial, 2007-present
  • Financial Advisor, Ketel Thorstenson, Limited Liability Partnership, 2005-2007
  • Alderman, City of Rapid City, 2004-2005
  • Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch, 2004-2005
  • Regional Sales Manager, West Coast, Scantron Service Group, 1992-2004

Political Experience

  • BA, Business Adminstration and Spanish, Augustana University-South Dakota, 1988-1992
  • Owner, Partridge Financial, 2007-present
  • Financial Advisor, Ketel Thorstenson, Limited Liability Partnership, 2005-2007
  • Alderman, City of Rapid City, 2004-2005
  • Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch, 2004-2005
  • Regional Sales Manager, West Coast, Scantron Service Group, 1992-2004
  • Senator, South Dakota State Senate, District 34, 2017-present
  • Candidate, South Dakota State Senate, District 34, 2018
  • Representative, South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 34, 2014-2017
  • Marketing Intern, Citibank, 1991

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, South Dakota State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Appropriations Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Appropriations

Member, Joint Committee on Offenses Regarding Controlled Substances

Chair, Joint Subcommittee on Lean Methodology

Member, Joint Subcommittee on Revenue Projection

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Business Adminstration and Spanish, Augustana University-South Dakota, 1988-1992
  • Owner, Partridge Financial, 2007-present
  • Financial Advisor, Ketel Thorstenson, Limited Liability Partnership, 2005-2007
  • Alderman, City of Rapid City, 2004-2005
  • Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch, 2004-2005
  • Regional Sales Manager, West Coast, Scantron Service Group, 1992-2004
  • Senator, South Dakota State Senate, District 34, 2017-present
  • Candidate, South Dakota State Senate, District 34, 2018
  • Representative, South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 34, 2014-2017
  • Marketing Intern, Citibank, 1991
  • Member, Rapid City Regional Hospital Foundation Board, 2014-present
  • Member, Behavior Management Services Board, 2011-present
  • Member, Rapid City Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, present
  • Member and Volunteer, Real Life Church, present
  • Former Member, Allied Arts Fund Board
  • Former Participant, Black Hills Community Theater
  • Former Spanish Teacher, Calvary Christian School
  • Former Liaison to Superintendent, Central High School
  • Former Member, Coach Bushwood Golf League
  • Former Volunteer, Junior Achievement
  • Former Ambassadors Chair, Central Committee Member, and Precinct Person, Pennington County Republican Party
  • Former President, Pennington County Young Republicans
  • Former Member, Rapid City Airport Board
  • Former Member, Rapid City Area Schools Citizen Finance Committee
  • Former Member, Rapid City Common Council
  • Former Member, Rapid City Economic Development
  • Former Chair, Rapid City Youth Recreation Water Committee
  • Former Treasurer, Rushmore Hockey Association
  • Former Substitute Teacher, Saint Thomas More High School
  • Founding Member, Saint Thomas More Quarterback Club
  • Former Chair, Western Dakota Technical Institute Foundation
  • Former Volunteer, Young Mens Christian Association

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Swing for the Fences Award of Excellence, Fintegra National Conference,2011
  • Mayor's Certificate of Appreciation for Chairing the 2012 Committee

Priority Issues:

1.Providing Conservative Leadership

  • 2. Improving the South Dakota Economy
  • 3. Job Growth and Income Growth
  • Reason for Seeking Public Office:

    "When I am out visiting with friends and neighbors, a question I often get is WHY? The answer is that there is a calling that I have to actively participate in my community and give back. There are many of us in South Dakota that believe our best days are ahead of us. We work for the future and try to give or our time, tools and talent to endow the next generation. Serving in your South Dakota legislature is one way that I can make a contribution."