Dave Knudson (politician)
American politician
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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.
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] |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | De Knudson[6] |
| Children | Mark Knudson Michael Knudson[7] |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (B.A.) New York University (J.D.) University of South Dakota (MBA) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Website | Website |
Early life and education
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
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]
