Hoffman seeks reelection to State Senate
State Senator Brent “B.R.” Hoffman announced his intention to seek reelection to the State Senate. He represents District 9, which includes northwestern Sioux Falls, Hartford and Wall Lake. A first-term lawmaker, Hoffman said he only recently decided to seek a second term and doesn’t take it lightly. “It’s a tremendous privilege to work for the people of District 9,” he said.
He also said he was encouraged to seek reelection by colleagues, including long-time Senator Al Novstrup. “I’ve been in or around the legislature for nearly 25 years, and Senator Hoffman is one of the best freshmen I’ve ever seen,” he said. Rep. Mary Fitzgerald added, “Senator Hoffman is in Pierre to accomplish things and not to spotlight himself. He’s certainly one of our best legislators.” For his part, Hoffman said, “I’m grateful for the encouragement…and for the opportunity to work with people better and smarter than myself.” He’s known as a hard-working campaigner and was first elected to the senate by a 67-33 margin over a 15-year state representative. Prior to that, he served on a city council and a school board, also defeating incumbents by large margins.
Senator Hoffman has carried substantial bills like Senate Bill #146, “Truth in Sentencing,” perhaps the most notable law to come out of the last session. For the next session, he has authored bills on school safety, criminal justice, eminent domain, nuclear energy and prison reform, all at the suggestion of constituents. Hoffman is a Republican and a leader for conservative causes such as life, limited government, fiscal responsibility and law and order. He has 100% ratings from Right to Life, Protecting South Dakota Kids, the National Rifle Association and South Dakotans for Criminal Justice. His committee assignments include Commerce and Energy, Judiciary, Taxation and Military and Veteran’s Affairs. He has never missed a committee meeting or a vote.
Prior to his service in the state legislature, Sen. Hoffman served a distinguished career as a military officer and survived the attack on the Pentagon on 9/11. After the military, he worked in real estate, then raised his kids after his wife passed to cancer, writing her biography, “Life After.” He holds several degrees, including an M.B.A. from the University of South Dakota. His son, Silas, is a U.S. Marine, and his daughter, Lydia, is a student at the University of Nebraska.
Quotes a “25 year member” for why he should be elected, while working to ban that same type of service. Incredible work.
I don’t doubt HOffman is a very effective legislator, but he has earned some enemies and not everyone will be happy about this announcement. I think he’s very nice and professional but some politicians don’t like ehim because of that term limits proposal.
I wish we had more “limited government” candidates, but we only have “limited government on things I don’t like” candidates. B.R. is the latter unfortunately.
People who work in the building will tell you Senator Hoffman doesn’t carry himself like a new person, he’s smart as heck and knows how to get things done. I don’t like how he votes yes instead but he’s the best speaker in the chamber.He would be a good governor but I don’t see him beating Dusty.
B.R. is more than capable and would make a wonderful governor. Just ask him.
Mistake
This guy is our best conservative in Pierre! LIberals badmouth him but that should be expected!!
Best news of the YEar so far! Super smart guy. Works hard. Good for SD.
I am embarrassed to have this fool represent my party and my district. We deserve better than two more years of this: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/24476
No money for school counselors or school lunches, but he thinks every school has to essentially hire an armed guard. Crazy!
I’m embarrassed to know there are people like you who live in this district. Every time a school shooting happens, I think of horrible people like you who pretend to care about school kids, what they talk about, what they eat, while those same kids are defenseless to a school shooter. I proudly support Senator Hoffman because I know him personally, and I know he cares to make a difference, unlike some legislators, who enjoy grandstanding on the latest hot topic while badmouthing their colleagues anonymously.
“Horrible people like you who pretend to care about school kids” … really? Name calling and baseless assumptions is the best you got? You don’t know me, and I don’t know you (thank God).
Sen. Hoffman’s voting record proves he doesn’t care about school kids, and NRA drafted legislation like this is the latest example. He’s simply trying to score points with trigger-happy tropes like you. Sadly, that’s politics and not good government.
Senator Hoffman is more than a great senator, he is a great dad, a great friend and a very good man. I don’t support all of his positions on issues, but I strongly support his bid for re-election, because he is honest, smart, hard working and very effective. District 9 is blessed to call him their senator and I am blessed to call him my friend.
Honest? Friend? I thought you had better judgement. Ah, he endorsed you. Bromance?