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Tim Reed
State House:South Dakota
District:7th
Term Start:January 10, 2017[1]
Alongside:Spencer Hawley(2017-2019); Doug Post (politician) (2019-2021); Larry Tidemann (2021-present)
Office2:Mayor, Brookings, South Dakota[2]
Term Start2:2009
Term End2:2016
Party:Republican
Birth Date:13 July 1965
Birth Place:Brookings, South Dakota, U.S.
Residence:Brookings, South Dakota, U.S.
Spouse:Mary
Children:2
Alma Mater:South Dakota State University

Tim Reed (born July 13, 1965) is an American politician. He is a Republican representing the 7th district in the South Dakota House of Representatives.

Early life

Reed was born in Brookings, South Dakota. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Economics from South Dakota State University.

Political career

Reed served as mayor of Brookings, South Dakota from 2009 to 2016.

In 2016, Reed ran for election to represent District 7 in the South Dakota House of Representatives. He was unopposed in the Republican primary, and won one of the two seats in the general election (the other going to Democrat Spencer Hawley). In 2018, Reed and fellow Republican Doug Post defeated two Democrats and one independent candidate. Reed was re-elected in 2020.

Reed currently sits on the following committees:[3]

Electoral record

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tim Reed (South Dakota House) . Ballotpedia . 22 June 2020.
  2. Web site: Tim Reed's Biography . Vote Smart . 22 June 2020.
  3. Web site: Representative Tim Reed - 2020 . South Dakota Legislature . 22 June 2020.