Red Dawn Foster

Red Dawn Foster is an American politician serving as a member of the South Dakota Senate from the 27th district.

Red Dawn Foster
Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 27th district
Incumbent
Assumed office 2019
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Children	1[1]
Education	University of Colorado Denver (BA) University of Notre Dame (MBA)

Early life and education

Red Dawn Foster graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Colorado Denver and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.[1] She is a member of the Oglala Sioux and Navajo tribes.[2]

Career

Elections

In 2016, Foster ran alongside state Senator Jim Bradford for a seat in the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 27th district.[3] However, in the general election she and Bradford lost to Republican nominees Liz May and Steve Livermont.[4]

Tenure

From 2019 to 2020, Foster served on the Agriculture and Natural Resoures, Health and Human Services, Military and Veterans Affairs, and Transportation committees.[5][6]

References

1. "Red Foster's Biography". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on August 5, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Native candidate in South Dakota gets big boost from President Barack Obama". October 26, 2016. Archived from the original on August 5, 2020.
3. "27th district". Rapid City Journal. April 6, 2016. p. 3. Archived from the original on August 5, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "2016 election results". The Black Hills Pioneer. November 19, 2016. p. A6. Archived from the original on August 5, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "Senator Red Dawn Foster — 2019". Archived from the original on July 5, 2020.
6. "Senator Red Dawn Foster — 2020". Archived from the original on June 18, 2020.