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Lee Warne

Lee Warne
Warne in 1955
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 22nd district
In office
1957 (1957)–1958 (1958)
Preceded byJ. C. Noonan
Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 16th district
In office
January 6, 1953 (1953-01-06)[1] – 1956 (1956)
Preceded byFred R. Winans[2]
Succeeded byHerbert A. Heidepriem[citation needed]
Personal details
Born
Leland DeWayne Warne

(1922-01-01)January 1, 1922
Pierre, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedMarch 8, 2002(2002-03-08) (aged 80)
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Helen Williams
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(m. 1945)​
Children4[a]
Signature

Leland DeWayne Warne (January 1, 1922 – March 8, 2002) was an American politician and farmer.

Life and career

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World War II draft registration card for Warne.

Leland DeWayne Warne was born in Pierre, South Dakota, on January 1, 1922, to rancher Edward and Lona (née Yung) Warne.[4][3][5] He received an elementary education at Goodwater rural school in Sully County and graduated from Pierre High School in 1939.[3] After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Dakota,[6]: 33  Warne reported to an officer candidate school in Fort Knox, Kentucky, and served nearly 4 years as a platoon leader and company commander. During the European theatre of World War II, he assisted both the 2nd Armored Division as a first lieutenant and the 20th Armored Division.[3][6]: 33  Warne received a Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart for his service.[3]

After his return to the United States in 1945, Warne married Nashville nurse Helen Williams.[3][6]: 33  Together, they had four children, only two of which survived past infancy: Randy and Nancy.[3]: n.pag.  Warne, following his dischargement from the military, served on the board of the Goodwater School for 22 years and as a Sully County commissioner for 21 years.[3][7]

In February 1952, Warne announced his campaign for the South Dakota Senate, seeking the Republican Party nomination for the 16th district.[8] He officially filed for election with Geraldine Ostroot, the Secretary of State of South Dakota, on May 1.[9] In the primary election, he faced fellow Republicans Arthur B. Cahalan of Miller and G. C. Reynolds of Blunt.[10] Because there was no Democratic Party opponent in the general election, Warne was able to win it unopposed.[11][6]: 163  Warne comfortably won his re-election bid in 1954, defeating his Democratic opponent, Nick Jackus, by nearly 19 points.[12]: 488  As senator, he was the chairman of Military and Veterans' Affairs.[13] In 1955, he proposed a constitutional amendment that would have reduced the state's voting age to 18.[14]

Warne ran for the South Dakota House of Representatives in 1956, seeking to represent its 22nd district. In a close race, Warne defeated the incumbent, Democrat J. C. Noonan, by 12 votes.[15][16] Noonan petitioned for a recount, which showed him leading Warne by just 6 votes.[17][16] Warne petitioned the recount to the South Dakota Supreme Court, requesting that the latter review the challenged or thrown-out ballots.[16] A writ of certiorari was filed at the Supreme Court on December 8, and the case hearing was scheduled for December 17.[18] The court ended up rigorously examining 93 ballots—Warne's counsel, Clair B. Ledbetter, objected to 54 ballots and John F. Lindley, Noonan's counsel, objected to 39 ballots, which were described by the Associated Press as having "just about everything wrong with" them.[19] The Supreme Court ruled that Warne had won the race, albeit with a very tight margin of just 3 votes.[20] As representative, Warne introduced a bill that would have broadened the state's sales tax base to include hotels and motels.[21]

The Warne ranch was established in 1904.[22] It is located roughly 20 miles northwest of Pierre and is approximately 8,500 acres (3,400 ha; 13.3 sq mi; 34 km2) in size.[23] The ranch received several awards, including the South Dakota State Izaak Walton League Award for outstanding wildlife habitat management in 1973.[3]

Warne was a delegate to the 1956 Republican National Convention.[24] In 1957, Warne began breeding Appaloosa horses on his ranch; he joined the Appaloosa Horse Club the following year.[3][25][better source needed] He was able to produce five National Champions.[3][i need to specify this] In 1961, Warne served as co-chair of the 45-member University of South Dakota Development Commission.[26]

In 1988, Warne was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in the agriculture category.[3][27] Warne died in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 8, 2002. He was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Pierre.[3]

Electoral history

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1952 South Dakota's 16th Senate district election[6]: 147, 163 
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lee Warne 2,554 54.51%
Republican G. C. Reynolds 1,276 27.24%
Republican Arthur B. Calahan 855 18.25%
Total votes 4,685 100.00%
General election
Republican Lee Warne 7,408 100.00%
Total votes 7,408 100.00%
1954 South Dakota's 16th House of Representatives district election[12]: 488 
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lee Warne 5,201 59.47%
Democratic Nick Jackus 3,545 40.53%
Total votes 8,746 100.00%

Notes

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  1. ^ Two children died as infants.[3]: n.pag. 

References

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  1. ^ The Laws Passed at the Thirty-third Session of the Legislature of the State of South Dakota. Hipple Printing Co. 1953. p. 1. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  2. ^ Beaty, Don W.; Pulles, Catherine (eds.). South Dakota Legislative Manual (1951 ed.). pp. 446, 451. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Leland 'Lee' Warne". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. March 12, 2002. p. B2. Retrieved November 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Total Of 62 Get Degrees At University's Mid-Year Commencement". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. January 31, 1943. p. 16. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Those who were graduated are: Bachelor of arts— ... Leland DeWayne Warne, Blunt;
  5. ^ "Edward N. Warne". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. December 6, 1974. p. 5. Retrieved November 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Services for Edward N. Warne, 81, former longtime Sully County rancher, will be 2 p.m.
  6. ^ a b c d e Beaty, Don W.; Pulles, Catherine (eds.). South Dakota Legislative Manual (1953 ed.). pp. 33, 147, 163. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Thompson, E. L., ed. (1958). 75 Years of Sully County History, 1883–1958. Onida, South Dakota: Onida Watchman. p. 291. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  8. ^ "Sully County Rancher Seeks Senatorship". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Associated Press. February 14, 1952. p. 11. Retrieved November 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "4 File for State Posts". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Associated Press. May 1, 1952. p. 12. Retrieved November 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "SD Legislative Lineup Finds Republicans To Control House, Senate". The Daily Republic. Mitchell, South Dakota. Associated Press. May 6, 1952. p. 1. Retrieved November 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Only Two Lonely Demos To Be Seated When New Legislature Convenes". The Daily Plainsman. Huron, South Dakota. Associated Press. November 6, 1952. p. 15. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ a b Hallock, Morris G.; Pulles, Catherine (eds.). South Dakota Legislative Manual (1957 ed.). pp. 119, 488. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  13. ^ "Capital's Senator". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. February 28, 1955. p. 8. Retrieved December 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ "18-Year Vote Sought Again". Deadwood Pioneer-Times. Deadwood, South Dakota. United Press International. January 27, 1955. p. 1. Retrieved December 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ "Highmore Man In Second Vote Recount". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. November 24, 1956. p. 8. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  16. ^ a b c "Recount May Get Supreme Court Review". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. Associated Press. November 29, 1956. p. 1. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ "Recount Asked In Hyde County Sheriff Contest". The Daily Plainsman. Huron, South Dakota. United Press International. November 25, 1956. p. 19. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  18. ^ "Court Dates Hearing in Vote Issue". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Associated Press. December 9, 1956. p. 2-D. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  19. ^ "93 Ballots to Decide Holder Of House Seat". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Associated Press. December 17, 1956. p. 6. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. There was just about everything wrong with the disputed ballots which the court will peruse.
  20. ^ "Court Awards Election To GOP Candidate". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. Associated Press. December 28, 1956. p. 1. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  21. ^ "Bill Would Increase Fee On Driver Permit". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. Associated Press. January 30, 1957. p. 1. Retrieved December 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  22. ^ Myhre, Larry (December 18, 2014). "Where pheasants and deer reign supreme". Sioux City Journal. Sioux City, Iowa. p. B6. Retrieved December 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  23. ^ "Hobby Of Spotted Horses Turns Into Business For Blunt Rancher". Mitchell Daily Republic. Mitchell, South Dakota. December 21, 1960. p. 14. Retrieved December 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  24. ^ "GOP Slate Headed By Foss Revealed". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. Associated Press. February 15, 1956. p. 1. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  25. ^ "Leland "Lee" Warne". Appaloosa Horse Club. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  26. ^ "Central S. D. Represented On 'U' Commission". The Daily Plainsman. Huron, South Dakota. December 12, 1961. p. 2. Retrieved November 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  27. ^ "Legacy Leland Warne". South Dakota Hall of Fame. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
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