Brent Hoffman
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Brent "B.R." Hoffman (born May 7, 1963) is an American writer, military veteran, and politician currently serving as a State Senator in South Dakota for District 9, including western Sioux Falls,[1] Hartford, and Wall Lake.[2]
He is a Republican and served in the military.[3][4][5] He is a survivor of the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon.[3][4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]Hoffman received an associate degree from the University of Maryland in 1987, a bachelor's degree from Newman University in 1989, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Dakota in 1993.
Career
[edit]From 1983 to 2003, Hoffman served a 20-year active-duty career in the U.S. Air Force. He served as a nuclear weapons officer. In 2022, he ran for the state senate seat in District 9,[1][2] facing a 15-year incumbent state representative, and was elected by a margin of more than 2-1.[6][7]
Sponsored legislation
[edit]- SB133 — Modify the design of license plates to include the state motto (“Under God, the People Rule”)[8][4]
- SB146 – Limit parole for violent offenders[5]
Book
[edit]- Life After a Biography (2012) – ISBN 9781449769574
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Sioux Falls lawmaker leading possible term limit ballot measure". KELOLAND.com. 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ a b "Meet the candidates District 9: Hartford, NW Sioux Falls". KELOLAND.com. 2022-09-12. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ a b "Loading..." South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ a b c "SD Senate turns down motto for license plates". KELOLAND.com. 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ a b c "Senate wants 'truth in sentencing' for crimes". KELOLAND.com. 2023-02-08. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ "South Dakota Secretary of State". electionresults.sd.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ "South Dakota State Senate - District 9 Republican Primary Results | Detroit Free Press". www.freep.com. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ "Loading..." South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
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