Walter Dale Miller
| Walter Dale Miller | |
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| 29th Governor of South Dakota | |
| In office April 19, 1993 – January 7, 1995 |
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| Lieutenant | Steve T. Kirby |
| Preceded by | George S. Mickelson |
| Succeeded by | Bill Janklow |
| 34th Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota | |
| In office 1987–1993 |
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| Preceded by | Lowell C. Hansen II |
| Succeeded by | Steve T. Kirby |
| South Dakota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1975–1986 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | October 5, 1925 Viewfield, South Dakota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Pat Miller |
| Profession | Politician, Rancher |
Walter Dale "Walt" Miller (born October 5, 1925) is an American politician with the Republican Party. He served as 29th Governor of South Dakota from 1993 to 1995, having succeeded to office upon the death of George S. Mickelson.
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[edit] Personal
He was born in the unincorporated community of Viewfield in Meade County, South Dakota.
[edit] Politics
Prior to his service as governor, he served as the 34th Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota from 1987 until Governor Mickelson's death. From 1967 to 1986, he served in the South Dakota House of Representatives. From 1975 to 1978 and again in 1986, he served as House Majority Leader. Miller was Speaker of the House in 1981 and 1982.
He was defeated in the 1994 Republican gubernatorial primary by then-former Governor Bill Janklow.
[edit] Post-Gubernatorial Life
As of 2004, he continues to ranch north of New Underwood, on the boundary between Meade and Pennington Counties, and also resides part-time in Fort Pierre, where he is involved in various lobbying and ranching activities.
In 2010, his wife, Pat Miller, ran for South Dakota State Auditor, but did not win the Republican nomination.
[edit] External links
- Historical Listing for Walter Dale Miller
- Entry for Walter Dale Miller on the South Dakota Historical Society website
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Lowell C. Hansen II |
Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota January 6, 1987 – April 19, 1993 |
Succeeded by Steve T. Kirby |
| Preceded by George S. Mickelson |
Governor of South Dakota April 19, 1993 – January 7, 1995 |
Succeeded by Bill Janklow |
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