Bethany Soye Explained

Bethany Soye
State House:South Dakota
Party:Republican
Birth Place:Chadron, Nebraska, U.S.
Education:North Central University (BS)
College of William & Mary (MPP, JD)
District:9th
Term Start:January 12, 2021

Bethany Soye is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 9th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 12, 2021.[1]

Early life and education

Soye was born in Chadron, Nebraska. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from North Central University, followed by a joint Master of Public Policy and Juris Doctor from the College of William & Mary.[2]

Career

Soye works as a financial compliance attorney at MetaBank.[3] She was previously a legal intern in the United States Department of Justice and served as a law clerk in the office of Senator Ted Cruz. She was also a judicial extern for the Supreme Court of Virginia. For two years, she was also a research assistant at the National Center for State Courts. Soye was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives in November 2021 and assumed office on January 12, 2021.[4]

References

  1. Web site: South Dakota Legislature. 2021-04-12. sdlegislature.gov.
  2. Web site: Bethany Soye. 2021-04-12. Ballotpedia. en.
  3. Web site: Bethany Soye - State Representative South Dakota House of Representatives . 2022-07-14.
  4. Web site: Haiar. Joshua. Meet the Candidates: Bethany Soye. 2021-04-12. listen.sdpb.org. en.