Rich Sattgast
26th and 28th Auditor of South Dakota
Assumed office
January 5, 2019
GovernorKristi Noem
Preceded bySteve Barnett
In office
January 7, 2003 – January 8, 2011
GovernorMike Rounds
Preceded byVern Larson
Succeeded bySteve Barnett
29th Treasurer of South Dakota
In office
January 8, 2011 – January 5, 2019
GovernorDennis Daugaard
Preceded byVern Larson
Succeeded byJosh Haeder
Personal details
BornSpearfish, South Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationBlack Hills State University (BA)
New Mexico Highlands University (MA)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
UnitSouth 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]

References

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

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Party political offices Preceded byVern Larson Republican nominee for State Auditor of South Dakota 2002, 2006 Succeeded bySteve Barnett Republican nominee for South Dakota State Treasurer 2010, 2014 Succeeded byJosh Haeder Preceded bySteve Barnett Republican nominee for State Auditor of South Dakota 2018, 2022 Most recent Political offices Preceded byVern Larson Auditor of South Dakota 2003–2011 Succeeded bySteve Barnett Treasurer of South Dakota 2011–2019 Succeeded byJosh Haeder Preceded bySteve Barnett Auditor of South Dakota 2019–present Incumbent
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