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Margaret V. Gillespie | |
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| Member of the South DakotaHouseofRepresentatives from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office 2001 | |
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| Born | February 15,1969 Hawarden,Iowa,U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Attorney |
Margaret Vandemore Gillespie (born February 15,1969) is a Democratic member of the South Dakota House of Representatives,representing the 16th District since 2001. Her district includes Lincoln and Union counties.
Gillespie is an attorney living in Hudson,South Dakota.
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