Steven McCleerey
American politician
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Steven McCleerey is an American politician and farmer who served as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives for the first district. Elected in 2015, McCleerey previously served as Assistant House Democratic Leader.[1]
Steven McCleerey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office January 13, 2015 – January 12, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Susan Wismer |
| Succeeded by | Jennifer Healy Keintz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sisseton, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | South Dakota State University |
Early life and education
McCleerey was born and raised in Sisseton, South Dakota. He attended South Dakota State University, where he studied Agriculture.[2]
Career
Prior to entering politics, McCleerey worked as a grain farmer. McCleerey took office on December 13, 2015, and represents the first district with Republican Tamara St. John.[3][4] McCleerey is a member of the South Dakota Democratic Party.[5] He endorsed Hillary Clinton in the 2016 United States presidential election and Joe Biden in the 2020 United States presidential election.[6][7] McCleerey is a member of the House Committee on Commerce and Energy, Military and Veterans Affairs, Retirement Laws, and State Affairs.