Arthur Akre

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Arthur Akre
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
In office
1953–1954
Personal details
Born Veblen, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedFebruary 19, 1982
Political party Republican

Arthur Akre (died February 19, 1982) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives. [1]

Life and career

Akre was born in Veblen, South Dakota. [2] [3]

In 1953, Akre was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing Marshall County, South Dakota, [4] serving until 1954. [1]

Akre died in February 1982. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Arthur Akre". South Dakota Legislature . Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  2. "Biographical Directory of the South Dakota Legislature, 1889-1989: A-K", University of Wisconsin-Madison , The Council, p. 20, 1989
  3. "Akre, Grain Dealer of Veblen, Asks 2nd Term". Argus Leader . Sioux Falls, South Dakota. October 12, 1954. p. 15. Retrieved December 29, 2022 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. "(untitled brief)". Argus Leader . Sioux Falls, South Dakota. January 26, 1953. p. 6. Retrieved December 29, 2022 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg