Paula Hawks | |
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Chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party | |
In office March 23, 2019 – October 23, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Ann Tornberg |
Succeeded by | Randy Seiler |
Member of the
South Dakota House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
In office January 11, 2013 – January 10, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Bob Deelstra |
Succeeded by | Michael Clark |
Personal details | |
Born | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S. | September 11, 1975
Political party | Democratic |
Education | South Dakota State University ( BS) |
Paula Hawks [1] (born September 11, 1975) is an American politician and a former Democratic member of the South Dakota House of Representatives representing District 9 from January 11, 2013 to January 10, 2017. [2] [3] Hawks grew up on a farm near Flandreau, South Dakota. [4] Hawks is a bank training specialist and a former high school science teacher. [4] She has three children with her husband, Steve. [4]
On March 23, 2019, Hawks was elected party chair. [6]
On October 23, 2019, Hawks (and Executive Director Stacey Burnette) resigned amid party financial struggles that showed approximately $47,000.00 in debt. [7]
Paula Hawks | |
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Chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party | |
In office March 23, 2019 – October 23, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Ann Tornberg |
Succeeded by | Randy Seiler |
Member of the
South Dakota House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
In office January 11, 2013 – January 10, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Bob Deelstra |
Succeeded by | Michael Clark |
Personal details | |
Born | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S. | September 11, 1975
Political party | Democratic |
Education | South Dakota State University ( BS) |
Paula Hawks [1] (born September 11, 1975) is an American politician and a former Democratic member of the South Dakota House of Representatives representing District 9 from January 11, 2013 to January 10, 2017. [2] [3] Hawks grew up on a farm near Flandreau, South Dakota. [4] Hawks is a bank training specialist and a former high school science teacher. [4] She has three children with her husband, Steve. [4]
On March 23, 2019, Hawks was elected party chair. [6]
On October 23, 2019, Hawks (and Executive Director Stacey Burnette) resigned amid party financial struggles that showed approximately $47,000.00 in debt. [7]