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David Wheeler
Member of the South Dakota Senate
from the 22nd district
Assumed office
January 12, 2021
Preceded byJim White
Personal details
Born (1979-11-24) November 24, 1979 (age 44)
Huron, South Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of South Dakota (BA, MPA, JD)

David Wheeler (born November 24, 1979)[1] is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the South Dakota Senate from the 22nd district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 12, 2021.

Early life and education[edit]

Wheeler was born in Huron, South Dakota. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, Master of Public Administration, and Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota.[2]

Career[edit]

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.[3] He was elected to the South Dakota Senate in November 2020 and assumed office on January 12, 2021.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - David Wheeler". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
  2. ^ "David Wheeler (South Dakota)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
  3. ^ "Wheeler announces bid for State Senate". Huron Plainsman. November 24, 2019. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
  4. ^ "Senator David Wheeler – 2021". sdlegislature.gov. Archived from the original on 2021-03-22. Retrieved 2021-07-15.