Dave Knudson (South Dakota)
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| Dave Knudson | |
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| Majority Leader of the South Dakota Senate | |
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| Assumed office 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Eric Bogue[1] |
| Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 14th district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2003[2] |
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| Preceded by | Barbara Everist[3] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1950[4] Yankton, South Dakota[5] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | De Knudson[6] |
| Children | Mark Knudson Michael Knudson[7] |
| Residence | Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (B.A.) New York University (J.D.) University of South Dakota (MBA) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Website | Website |
David L. "Dave" Knudson (born April 30, 1950) is an American lawyer, former Majority Leader of the South Dakota Senate, and a member of the Republican Party.
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[edit] Early life and education
Knudson was born and raised in Yankton, South Dakota, and graduated from Yankton High School.[8][9][10]
Knudson majored in government and philosophy at Harvard University, and graduated with honors in 1972.[11][12] Following college, he attended New York University School of Law on a full scholarship through the Root-Tilden Scholar program, and graduated in 1975.[13][14] Knudson received his Master of Business Administration from the University of South Dakota in 1981.[15]
Knudson resides in Sioux Falls with his wife De, a member of the Sioux Falls City Council.[16] They married in 1976, and have two sons.[17]
[edit] 2010 gubernatorial election
Main article: South Dakota gubernatorial election, 2010
On December 21, 2008, Knudson filed paper work with South Dakota Secretary of State to start a campaign committee to seek the Republican nomination for governor in 2010.[18] Knudson was the fourth candidate to enter the race.
[edit] References
- ^ "2006 Senate Directory - 81st Legislative Session" (PDF). South Dakota Legislature. http://legis.state.sd.us/sessions/2006/sendir.pdf. Retrieved 2007-12-09.
- ^ "Senator Dave Knudson - Legislator Information". South Dakota Legislature. 2003. http://legis.state.sd.us/sessions/2003/mbrdt425.htm. Retrieved 2007-12-09.
- ^ "South Dakota Legislature by District 2001-2002". South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. http://legis.state.sd.us/sessions/2002/district.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-29.
- ^ "David L. Knudson". Historical Listing - Legislator Information. South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. http://legis.state.sd.us/historical/LegislatorDetail.aspx?MemberID=3721. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- ^ "David L. Knudson". Lawyer Profile. Martindale-Hubbell. http://www.martindale.com/David-L-Knudson/1596114-lawyer.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- ^ Brokaw, Chet (2004-02-07). "Panel Refuses Video Lottery Repeal". Associated Press. http://www.yankton.net/stories/020704/new_20040207024.shtml. Retrieved 2007-10-09.[dead link]
- ^ "Donald L. Knudson". Yankton Press & Dakotan. 2005-05-10. http://www.yankton.net/articles/2005/05/10/obituaries/20050510-archive4.txt. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- ^ "David L. Knudson". Lawyer Profile. Martindale-Hubbell. http://www.martindale.com/David-L-Knudson/1596114-lawyer.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- ^ "Donald L. Knudson". Yankton Press & Dakotan. 2005-05-10. http://www.yankton.net/articles/2005/05/10/obituaries/20050510-archive4.txt. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- ^ "Yankton Student At Harvard Serves As Legislative Intern". Yankton Press & Dakotan. 1971-02-08. http://www.flickr.com/photos/knudsonforgovernor/3418396821/sizes/l/. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- ^ "Yankton Student At Harvard Serves As Legislative Intern". Yankton Press & Dakotan. 1971-02-08. http://www.flickr.com/photos/knudsonforgovernor/3418396821/sizes/l/. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- ^ "David L. Knudson". Lawyer Profile. Martindale-Hubbell. http://www.martindale.com/David-L-Knudson/1596114-lawyer.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- ^ "Meeting In The Aisle" (Google cache). South Dakotan Lawyer. University of South Dakota School of Law. Fall 2007. http://docs.google.com/gview?a=v&q=cache:S54UmZn9GRgJ:www.usd.edu/law/alumni/south_dakota_lawyer/Interview_Knudson_Heidepriem.pdf. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- ^ "Reunion 2000" (PDF). The Law School. New York University School of Law. Autumn 2000. http://www.law.nyu.edu/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&dDocName=ECM_DLV_008759&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ^ "David L. Knudson". Lawyer Profile. Martindale-Hubbell. http://www.martindale.com/David-L-Knudson/1596114-lawyer.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- ^ "De Knudson". City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. http://www.siouxfalls.org/council/members/d_knudson.aspx. Retrieved 2007-12-09.[dead link]
- ^ "Meeting In The Aisle" (Google cache). South Dakotan Lawyer. University of South Dakota School of Law. Fall 2007. http://docs.google.com/gview?a=v&q=cache:S54UmZn9GRgJ:www.usd.edu/law/alumni/south_dakota_lawyer/Interview_Knudson_Heidepriem.pdf. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- ^ Brokaw, Chet (2008-12-23). "Dave Knudson will run for governor". Associated Press. http://www.yankton.net/articles/2008/12/23/news/doc4951cd1e11cb8977057002.txt. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
[edit] External links
- Dave Knudson for Governor official campaign site
- State Senator Dave Knudson official site
- David L. Knudson at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith
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