John Carley
John Carley | |
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 Carley at the 2024 Hazlitt Summit hosted by Young Americans for Liberty Foundation | |
| Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 29th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Dean Wink |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Biola University |
John Carley is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 29th district of the South Dakota Senate.
Life and career
Carley was born in Colorado. He attended Biola University, earning his bachelor's degree in 2005.[1]
In June 2024, Carley defeated Kirk Chaffee in the Republican primary election for the 29th district of the South Dakota Senate.[2][3] No Democratic candidate or incumbent was nominated to challenge him in the general election. He succeeded Dean Wink. He assumed office on January 14, 2025.[1]
In January 28 2025, the South Dakota Senate voted 18 to 17 for a Carley bill. The bill would mandate public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom, which the bill is similar to a 2024 law passed in Louisiana.[4]
References
- ^ a b "John Carley". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ "2024 South Dakota Republican Primary Elections Results - State Senate District 29". USA Today. June 4, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ "South Dakota Primary Election Results". The New York Times. June 4, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
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