Representative Kenneth Teunissen

Representative Kenneth Teunissen Contact information

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NameKenneth Teunissen
PositionRepresentative
Statestate representatives     South Dakota     
PartyRepublican
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Kenneth Teunissen, a Republican, assumed office on January 10, 2023, as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing 9th District. His current term will end on January 14, 2025.

Representative Kenneth Teunissen

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Kenneth Teunissen, a Republican, assumed office on January 10, 2023, as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives. His current term will end on January 14, 2025. Born in South Dakota, Teunissen has a rich background that includes military service.

Military Service

Ken Teunissen was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1969 and later enlisted, serving for nearly a decade. His service took him to Vietnam and Berlin, Germany.

Committee Assignments

During the 2023-2024 term, Teunissen was assigned to the following committees:

  • House Judiciary Committee
  • House Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee (Vice Chair)
  • House Transportation Committee

2022 Elections

In the 2022 general election, Teunissen secured a seat in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 9. He ran alongside incumbent Bethany Soye, and together, they defeated Nick Winkler. The results were as follows:

  • Bethany Soye (R): 40.7% of the votes
  • Kenneth Teunissen (R): 33.5% of the votes
  • Nick Winkler (D): 25.8% of the votes

Personal Information

Ken Teunissen, aged 73, is a retired individual. He has a large family, including a wife, six children, 17 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

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