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Term Limits Force Chamber Jumps

Term Limits Force Chamber Jumps

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Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton has served longer in the legislature than any other female, first elected in 2000.
Due to term limits, she has moved from the House to the Senate and then back to the House. She says that can be a limiting factor….

Hunhoff says that lack of legislative experience tips the balance of power to the Governors office….

Hunhoff says veteran lawmakers can be helpful to first term legislators….

Hunhoff is running for the state Senate seat in District 18 this year.

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