Harvey Wollman
American politician, 26th Governor
Born
1935
90 years ago
Died
October 18th, 2022
3 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 26th Governor of South Dakota from 1970 to 1971. Elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives in 1961 and served until 1965. Worked as a local government official in Brookings, South Dakota, prior to his gubernatorial term. Contributed to various state policies during tenure, emphasizing education and tourism. After leaving office, remained active in state political affairs and community development initiatives.
Served as the 26th Governor of South Dakota
Elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives
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