David Wheeler (born November 24, 1979) is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the

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from the 22nd district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 12, 2021.

Early life and education

Wheeler was born in

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. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science,

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, and

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from the

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Career

Wheeler has worked as an attorney for Blue, Wheeler & Banks LLP in Huron. He was also a member of the Huron School Board for seven year and was appointed to serve on the South Dakota Lottery Commission by Governor

Dennis Daugaard Dennis Martin Daugaard (born June 11, 1953) is an American attorney and politician who served as the 32nd governor of South Dakota from 2011 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he was the first chief executive of a U.S. state to be the c ...

. He was elected to the

in November 2020 and assumed office on January 12, 2021.

References

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