Kent Peterson | |
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Majority Leader of the South Dakota House of Representatives | |
In office January 12, 2021 –January 10, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Lee Qualm |
Succeeded by | Will Mortenson |
Member of the South DakotaHouseofRepresentatives from the 19th district | |
In office January 13,2015 –January 10,2023 Servingwith Marty Overweg | |
Preceded by | Stace Nelson |
Succeeded by | Jessica Bahmuller Drew Peterson |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of South Dakota |
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