Steve Barnett (politician)
Steve Barnett | |
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| 29th Secretary of State of South Dakota | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2019 | |
| Governor | Kristi Noem |
| Preceded by | Shantel Krebs |
| 27th Auditor of South Dakota | |
| In office January 8, 2011 – January 5, 2019 | |
| Governor | Dennis Daugaard |
| Preceded by | Rich Sattgast |
| Succeeded by | Rich Sattgast |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 8, 1978[1] Aberdeen, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of South Dakota (BA) University of Sioux Falls (MBA) |
Steven Joseph "Steve" Barnett[2] (born September 8, 1978) is an American Republican politician who serves as the Secretary of State of South Dakota. He previously served as state auditor of South Dakota (2011-2019).
Biography[]
Barnett graduated from Roncalli High School in Aberdeen, South Dakota, from where he is a native. He is the grandson of , who served as Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives in 1975 and 1976.
Barnett graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of South Dakota and with a master's degree from the University of Sioux Falls.[3][4] He served as a Constituent Services Representative for Senator John Thune from 2005 until 2010.[5]
Barnett was first elected auditor in 2010, defeating Democratic state senator Julie Bartling with 61% of the vote.[6] He was reelected in 2014, defeating Libertarian Kurt Evans with 80% of the vote.[7]
Barnett was elected Secretary of State of South Dakota in 2018.
Personal life[]
Barnett and his wife, Nicole, have 3 children: Emma, Henry, and William.[5]
References[]
- ^ Legislative Manual, South Dakota, 2015
- ^ The One-Hundred Fourtheenth Annual Commencement Exercises of the University of South Dakota
- ^ "State Auditor". South Dakota Republican Party. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ Legislator Historical Listing. South Dakota Legislative Research Council.
- ^ a b "Steve Barnett's Biography". Project VoteSmart. 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 November 5, 2014.
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