Preceded by Eric Bogue Name Dave Knudson Preceded by Barbara Everist Role Lawyer | Political party Republican Party Republican Party Spouse(s) De Knudson | |
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Children Mark Knudson
Michael Knudson Alma mater Harvard University (B.A.)
New York University (J.D.)
University of South Dakota (MBA) Residence Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Education Harvard University, New York University, New York University School of Law, University of South Dakota | ||
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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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- Rig rundown minus the bear s jake snider dave knudson and cory murchy
- Early life and education
- 2010 gubernatorial election
- References
Early life and education
Knudson was born and raised in Yankton, South Dakota, 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.
2010 gubernatorial election
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. Knudson was the fourth candidate to enter the race.