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 | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2019 | |
| Governor | Kristi Noem |
| Preceded by | Steve Barnett |
| In office January 7, 2003 – January 8, 2011 | |
| Governor | Mike Rounds |
| Preceded by | Vern Larson |
| Succeeded by | Steve Barnett |
| 29th Treasurer of South Dakota | |
| In office January 8, 2011 – January 5, 2019 | |
| Governor | Dennis Daugaard |
| Preceded by | Vern Larson |
| Succeeded by | Josh Haeder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Spearfish, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Black Hills State University (BA) New Mexico Highlands University (MA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Unit | South Dakota National Guard |
Early life and education
editSattgast 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
editSattgast 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
editSattgast and his wife, Donna, have four children.[6]
References
edit- ^ "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.