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Dave Knudson
Majority Leader of the South Dakota Senate
In office
2007–2011
Preceded byEric Bogue[1]
Succeeded byRussell Olson
Member of the South Dakota Senate
from the 14th district
In office
2003[2]–2011
Preceded byBarbara Everist[3]
Personal details
Born (1950-04-30) April 30, 1950 (age 74)[4]
Yankton, South Dakota, U.S.[5]
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDe Knudson[6]
ChildrenMark Knudson
Michael Knudson[7]
ResidenceSioux Falls, South Dakota
Alma materHarvard University (B.A.)
New York University (J.D.)
University of South Dakota (MBA)
OccupationLawyer
WebsiteWebsite

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

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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

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Main article: 2010 South Dakota gubernatorial election

On December 21, 2008, Knudson filed paperwork 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

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  1. ^ "2006 Senate Directory - 81st Legislative Session" (PDF). South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved December 9, 2007.
  2. ^ "Senator Dave Knudson - Legislator Information". South Dakota Legislature. 2003. Retrieved December 9, 2007.
  3. ^ "South Dakota Legislature by District 2001-2002". South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved August 29, 2009.
  4. ^ "David L. Knudson". Historical Listing - Legislator Information. South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Archived from the original on September 12, 2009. Retrieved August 30, 2009.
  5. ^ a b c d "David L. Knudson". Lawyer Profile. Martindale-Hubbell. Retrieved August 30, 2009.
  6. ^ Brokaw, Chet (February 7, 2004). "Panel Refuses Video Lottery Repeal". Associated Press. Retrieved October 9, 2007. [dead link‍]
  7. ^ a b "Donald L. Knudson". Yankton Press & Dakotan. May 10, 2005. Retrieved August 30, 2009.
  8. ^ a b "Yankton Student At Harvard Serves As Legislative Intern". Yankton Press & Dakotan. February 8, 1971. Retrieved August 30, 2009.
  9. ^ a b "Meeting In The Aisle" (Google cache). South Dakotan Lawyer. University of South Dakota School of Law. Fall 2007. Retrieved August 30, 2009.
  10. ^ "Reunion 2000". The Law School. New York University School of Law. Autumn 2000. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 14, 2011. Retrieved August 26, 2009.
  11. ^ "De Knudson". City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Archived from the original on November 12, 2007. Retrieved December 9, 2007.
  12. ^ Brokaw, Chet (December 23, 2008). "Dave Knudson will run for governor". Associated Press. Retrieved August 12, 2009.
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