Liz Marty May

Elizabeth Marty May^[3] (born January 1, 1961) is an American politician and a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives representing District 27 since January 12, 2021. Defeated by Democrat Peri Pourier in 2018, she later ran for another seat and succeeded Oglala Republican Steve Livermont.

Liz Marty May
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 27th[1] district
Incumbent
Assumed office 2021
Preceded by	Steve Livermont
In office January 11, 2013 – 2019 Serving with Kevin Killer (2013-2017) Steve Livermont (2017-2019)
Preceded by	Ed Iron Cloud III
Succeeded by	Peri Pourier
Personal details
Born	Elizabeth Marty May[2] (1961-01-01) January 1, 1961 (age 64) Belle Fourche, South Dakota, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Residence(s)	Kyle, South Dakota, U.S.

Education

May graduated from Spearfish High School.

Elections

2006

When District 27 incumbent Democratic Representative Paul Valandra left the Legislature and left a seat open, May ran as an Independent in the five-way November 7, 2006 General election but lost to incumbent Democratic Representative Jim Bradford and Republican nominee Mark DeVries, who had run for a seat in 2002.

2012

When District 27 incumbent Democratic Representative Edward Iron Cloud left the Legislature and left a seat open, May was unopposed for the June 5, 2012 Republican Primary; in the three-way November 6, 2012 General election incumbent Democratic Representative Kevin Killer took the first seat and May took the second seat with 2,982 votes (36.29%) ahead of Independent candidate Kathleen Ann.^[4]