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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).

Rich Sattgast
26th and 28th Auditor of South Dakota

Incumbent

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

Early life and education

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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

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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

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

References

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

    Vern Larson

    		 Republican nominee for State Auditor of South Dakota
    2002, 2006     		Succeeded by

    Steve Barnett

    Republican nominee for South Dakota State Treasurer
    2010, 2014     		Succeeded by

    Josh Haeder

    Preceded by

    Steve Barnett

    		 Republican nominee for State Auditor of South Dakota
    2018, 2022     		Most recent
    Political offices
    Preceded by

    Vern Larson

    		 Auditor of South Dakota
    2003–2011     		Succeeded by

    Steve Barnett

    Treasurer of South Dakota
    2011–2019     		Succeeded by

    Josh Haeder

    Preceded by

    Steve Barnett

    		 Auditor of South Dakota
    2019–present     		Incumbent

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