Biography

Political Highlights: S.D. Senate, 1991-00; governor, 2003-11
Born: October 24, 1954; Huron, S.D.
Residence: Fort Pierre
Religion: Roman Catholic
Family: Wife, Jean Rounds; four children
Education: South Dakota State U., B.S. 1977
Elected: 2014
Committee Assignments: Armed Services (Cybersecurity - Chairman; Personnel; Strategic Forces); Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs (Financial Institutions & Consumer Protection; Housing, Transportation & Community Development; Securities, Insurance & Investment); Environment & Public Works (Clean Air & Nuclear Safety; Superfund, Waste Management & Regulatory Oversight - Chairman; Transportation & Infrastructure); Veterans' Affairs
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Roll Call Vitals

District Rating: Safe Republican
House Seniority: 49th ranked Senate Republican
Twitter: 20,655 followers

Election History

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