State Rep-Elect Otten announces resignation, Gov. Noem seeks public input on replacement
On Friday, Jan. 10 Representative-elect Herman Otten announced that he will resign his seat in the State House of Representatives. Upon Representative-elect Otten’s resignation, Governor Kristi Noem requested public input on filling the District 6 vacancy.
Otten represented District 6 in the State House from 2013-2020 and in the State Senate from 2021-2024. He was elected to the State House of Representatives this past November and declined to serve the term for which he was elected.
Otten released the following statement on Facebook on Jan. 10:
“I am writing this post to let the good people of District 6 know that I have resigned my position as your elected representative in Pierre effective today. My letter of resignation has been sent to Governor Noem and it will be up to her or her successor to appoint a replacement.
“It has been my distinct privilege to be a voice for District 6 during my tenure in either the Senate or the House of Representatives since that first session in 2012. I always sought to be a voice of reason when dealing with the issues at hand and serve to the best of my ability.
“After much consideration, I have reached the decision to step down based on personal and family reasons. I am deeply grateful for the support I have received throughout the years.”
Those wishing to be considered for the vacancy in the House of Representatives, or to offer nominations, should email ryan.brunner@state.sd.us.
Nominations should include the candidate’s name, current physical address, resume, cover letter, and letters of recommendation.
All nomination materials must be submitted by January 24.
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