Steven Haugaard
Steven Haugaard (born April 7, 1956) is an American politician. He has served as a Republican member for the 10th district in the South Dakota House of Representatives since 2015. He was elected Speaker of the House in 2019.
Steve Haugaard | |
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Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives | |
Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Mark Mickelson |
Speaker pro tempore of the South Dakota House of Representatives | |
In office December 6, 2017 – January 8, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Don Haggar |
Succeeded by | Spencer Gosch |
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 10th district | |
Assumed office January 13, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Jenna Haggar |
Personal details | |
Born | Madison, South Dakota, U.S. | April 7, 1956
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Mary |
Children | 8 |
Education | University of South Dakota (BS) University of Puget Sound (JD) |
Early life and education
Haugaard graduated the University of South Dakota with a BS and then the University of Puget Sound School of Law for his JD.
Political career
Haugaard was elected as a Republican member for the 10th district in the South Dakota House of Representatives in 2015. He was elected Speaker of the House in 2019.
References
South Dakota House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Don Haggar |
Speaker pro tempore of South Dakota House of Representatives 2017–2019 |
Succeeded by Spencer Gosch |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Mark Mickelson |
Speaker of South Dakota House of Representatives 2019–present |
Incumbent |
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