Dave Knudson (politician)
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Dave Knudson | |
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| Majority Leader of the South Dakota Senate | |
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Bogue[1] |
| Succeeded by | Russell Olson |
| Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 14th district | |
| In office 2003[2]–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Barbara Everist[3] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1950[4] Yankton, South Dakota, U.S.[5] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | De Knudson[6] |
| Children | Mark Knudson Michael Knudson[7] |
| Residence | Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (B.A.) New York University (J.D.) University of South Dakota (MBA) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Website | Website |
David L. Knudson (born April 30, 1950) is an American lawyer, former Majority Leader of the South Dakota Senate, and a member of the Republican Party.
Early life and education[edit]
Knudson was born and raised in Yankton, South Dakota, and graduated from Yankton High School.[5][7][8]
Knudson majored in government and philosophy at Harvard University, and graduated with honors in 1972.[5][8] Following college, he attended New York University School of Law on a full scholarship through the Root-Tilden Scholar program, and graduated in 1975.[9][10] Knudson received his Master of Business Administration from the University of South Dakota in 1981.[5]
Knudson resides in Sioux Falls with his wife De, a former member of the Sioux Falls City Council.[11] They married in 1976, and have two sons.[9]
2010 gubernatorial election[edit]
On December 21, 2008, Knudson filed paper work with South Dakota Secretary of State to start a campaign committee to seek the Republican nomination for governor in 2010.[12] Knudson was the fourth candidate to enter the race.
References[edit]
- ^ "2006 Senate Directory - 81st Legislative Session" (PDF). South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved 2007-12-09.
- ^ "Senator Dave Knudson - Legislator Information". South Dakota Legislature. 2003. Retrieved 2007-12-09.
- ^ "South Dakota Legislature by District 2001-2002". South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved 2009-08-29.
- ^ "David L. Knudson". Historical Listing - Legislator Information. South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- ^ a b c d "David L. Knudson". Lawyer Profile. Martindale-Hubbell. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- ^ Brokaw, Chet (2004-02-07). "Panel Refuses Video Lottery Repeal". Associated Press. Retrieved 2007-10-09. [dead link]
- ^ a b "Donald L. Knudson". Yankton Press & Dakotan. 2005-05-10. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- ^ a b "Yankton Student At Harvard Serves As Legislative Intern". Yankton Press & Dakotan. 1971-02-08. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- ^ a b "Meeting In The Aisle" (Google cache). South Dakotan Lawyer. University of South Dakota School of Law. Fall 2007. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- ^ "Reunion 2000". The Law School. New York University School of Law. Autumn 2000. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ^ "De Knudson". City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Archived from the original on November 12, 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-09.
- ^ Brokaw, Chet (2008-12-23). "Dave Knudson will run for governor". Associated Press. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
External links[edit]
- Dave Knudson for Governor official campaign site
- State Senator Dave Knudson official site
- David L. Knudson at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith
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