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Is South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg Democrat or Republican?

Republican PartyJason Ravnsborg / PartyThe Republican Party, also referred to as the GOP, is one of the two major, contemporary political parties in the United States, along with its main historic rival, the Democratic Party. Wikipedia

Who appoints the South Dakota Attorney General?

The voters of the U.S. State of South Dakota elect an attorney general for a four-year term. The winning candidate is shown in bold.

What party is the Attorney General of South Dakota?

In June 2018, the South Dakota Republican party nominated Jason Ravnsborg for Attorney General and the Democratic party nominated Randy Seiler. Ravnsborg won the election to become the 31st Attorney General of South Dakota.

Where is Jason Ravnsborg from?

Cherokee, IAJason Ravnsborg / Place of birthCherokee is a city in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,199 at the 2020 Census, down from 5,369 in 2000. It is the county seat of Cherokee County. Wikipedia

How old is Jason Ravnsborg?

45 years (April 12, 1976)Jason Ravnsborg / Age

Who is the assistant Attorney General of South Dakota?

Matt Templar -Matt Templar - Assistant Attorney General - South Dakota Attorney General's Office | LinkedIn.

Who is governor of South Dakota?

Kristi Noem (Republican Party)South Dakota / GovernorGovernor Kristi Noem is a wife, a mother, and a lifelong rancher, farmer and small business owner. In 2010, after serving in the South Dakota legislature for several years, Noem was elected to serve as South Dakota's lone member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

What did South Dakota Attorney General do?

South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg — who was found guilty of two misdemeanors in connection with a fatal car crash — will continue running for a second term despite an ongoing impeachment investigation and calls to resign.Jan 20, 2022

Who is Randolph Seiler?

University of South Dakota ( JD) Randolph John Seiler (born July 1, 1946) is an American attorney and Vietnam veteran who served as the 41st United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota from 2015 until his retirement in 2017. Seiler was previously the Deputy United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota.

Who ran for Attorney General in South Dakota?

Randy ran for South Dakota Attorney General and was the Democratic Party nominee. He said his main priority as Attorney General would be in fighting methamphetamine abuse in South Dakota. Seiler said there's "no better training ground" to become state attorney general than his experience in the U.S. attorney's office.

What is the purpose of the ICE program?

Designed to allow citizens to more easily communicate with the office concerning crime on the reservation, inquiries about existing cases, or to obtain any information which might be sought be residents. Seiler was quoted in December 2017 as saying the program had led to half a dozen new referrals and investigations.

How many children does Seiler have?

Seiler served three terms in the Mobridge school board and was a member of the Fort Pierre city council. He and his wife, Wanda, have four grown children and two grandchildren.

Where was Seiler born?

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Overview

2018 Attorney General of South Dakota election

Randy ran for South Dakota Attorney General and was the Democratic Party nominee. He said his main priority as Attorney General would be in fighting methamphetamine abuse in South Dakota. Seiler said there's "no better training ground" to become state attorney general than his experience in the U.S. attorney's office. Noted South Dakota politico and Argus Leader investigative r…

Early life, education, and military career

Seiler was raised in Herreid, South Dakota, a small town near the North Dakota border. Seiler attended South Dakota State University, but did not graduate. Seiler spent four years in the United States Air Force, serving a tour of duty in Vietnam and earning the Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service. He returned to the United States and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska Omaha.

Legal career

Seiler went into private practice in Mobridge. Practicing law in a rural South Dakota community adjacent to two Indian reservations included work in state and federal court as well as the tribal courts of the Cheyenne River Sioux and the Standing Rock Sioux tribes. During that time, he also served as the Campbell County Deputy States Attorney and Special Judge for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.

United States Attorney nomination

Before his U.S. Attorney nomination, Seiler became the First Assistant United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota in 2009. He was responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of the United States Attorney's Office. He was the supervisor of the United States Attorney's branch office in Pierre and directly involved in all prosecutorial matters and decision-making. He also served as Tribal Liaison during this time, consulting and coordinating with triba…

Chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party

On March 23, 2019, Seiler was elected Vice Chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party after former State House Rep. Paula Hawks was elected party chair.
On October 23, 2019, Seiler became the chair of the South Dakota Democratic party as Hawks (and Executive Director Stacey Burnette) resigned amid party financial struggles that showed approximately $47,000.00 in debt.

Personal life