Rich Sattgast Explained

Rich Sattgast
Office:26th and 28th Auditor of South Dakota
Governor:Kristi Noem
Term Start:January 5, 2019
Predecessor:Steve Barnett
Governor1:Mike Rounds
Term Start1:January 7, 2003
Term End1:January 8, 2011
Predecessor1:Vern Larson
Successor1:Steve Barnett
Office2:29th Treasurer of South Dakota
Governor2:Dennis Daugaard
Term Start2:January 8, 2011
Term End2:January 5, 2019
Predecessor2:Vern Larson
Successor2:Josh Haeder
Birth Place:Spearfish, South Dakota, U.S.
Party:Republican
Education:Black Hills State University (BA)
New Mexico Highlands University (MA)
Allegiance: United States
Unit:South Dakota National Guard

Richard L. Sattgast is an American politician who serves as the state auditor of South Dakota for the second time having served two terms previously (2003–2011). He formerly served as state treasurer (2011–2019).

Early life and education

Sattgast was born in Spearfish, South Dakota, graduating from Spearfish High School. He received a bachelor's degree from Black Hills State University and a master's degree from New Mexico Highlands University. Sattgast also served in the United States Army and in the South Dakota National Guard.[1]

Career

Sattgast was elected state auditor in 2002, defeating Democrat Dick Butler with 52% of the vote.[2] He was reelected unopposed in 2006.[3] In 2010, Sattgast ran for state treasurer and won, defeating Democrat Tom Katus with 65% of the vote.[4] He was reelected as treasurer in 2014, defeating Democrat Denny Pierson and Libertarian Ken Santema with 61% of the vote.[5]

Personal life

Sattgast and his wife, Donna, have four children.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: State Treasurer. South Dakota Republican Party. January 29, 2017.
  2. Web site: 2002 State Auditor Official Returns. South Dakota Secretary of State. January 29, 2017.
  3. Web site: 2006 South Dakota General Election Data – Official Returns for Auditor. South Dakota Secretary of State. January 29, 2017.
  4. News: South Dakota Election 2010. The New York Times. January 29, 2017.
  5. Web site: Election Results: Statewide Races. South Dakota Secretary of State. 5 November 2014.
  6. Web site: Rich Sattgast's Biography. Project VoteSmart. January 29, 2017.