Dave Knudson (South Dakota)
Encyclopedia
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
.
, and graduated from Yankton High School
.
Knudson majored in government and philosophy at Harvard University
, and graduated with honors in 1972. Following college, he attended New York University School of Law
on a full scholarship through the Root-Tilden Scholar program, and graduated in 1975. Knudson received his Master of Business Administration
from the University of South Dakota
in 1981.
Knudson resides in Sioux Falls
with his wife De, a member of the Sioux Falls City Council
. They married in 1976, and have two sons.
to start a campaign committee to seek the Republican nomination for governor in 2010. Knudson was the fourth candidate to enter the race.
United States
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lawyer
Lawyer
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, former Majority Leader of the South Dakota Senate
South Dakota Senate
The Senate is the upper house of the South Dakota State Legislature. It is made up of 35 members, one representing each legislative district, and meets at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre.-Composition:-Officers:-Members of the 86th Senate:...
, and a member of the Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
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.
Early life and education
Knudson was born and raised in Yankton, South DakotaYankton, South Dakota
Yankton is a city in, and the county seat of, Yankton County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 14,454 at the 2010 census. Yankton was the original capital of Dakota Territory. It is named for the Yankton tribe of Nakota Native Americans...
, and graduated from Yankton High School
Yankton High School
Yankton High School is a high school in Yankton, South Dakota, United States.-Administration:* Wayne Kindle, Principal* Jennifer Johnke, Assistant Principal* Wally Bosch, Activities Director...
.
Knudson majored in government and philosophy at Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
, and graduated with honors in 1972. Following college, he attended New York University School of Law
New York University School of Law
The New York University School of Law is the law school of New York University. Established in 1835, the school offers the J.D., LL.M., and J.S.D. degrees in law, and is located in Greenwich Village, in the New York City borough of Manhattan....
on a full scholarship through the Root-Tilden Scholar program, and graduated in 1975. Knudson received his Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
from the University of South Dakota
University of South Dakota
The University of South Dakota ', the state’s oldest university, was founded in 1862 and classes began in 1882. Located in Vermillion, South Dakota, United States, USD is home to South Dakota's only medical school and law school. USD is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents, and its current...
in 1981.
Knudson resides in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Sioux Falls is the county seat of Minnehaha County, and also extends into Lincoln County to the south...
with his wife De, a member of the Sioux Falls City Council
City council
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. They married in 1976, and have two sons.
2010 gubernatorial election
On December 21, 2008, Knudson filed paper work with South Dakota Secretary of StateSecretary of State
Secretary of State or State Secretary is a commonly used title for a senior or mid-level post in governments around the world. The role varies between countries, and in some cases there are multiple Secretaries of State in the Government....
to start a campaign committee to seek the Republican nomination for governor in 2010. Knudson was the fourth candidate to enter the race.
External links
- Dave Knudson for Governor official campaign site
- State Senator Dave Knudson official site
- David L. Knudson at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith