Mike Rounds

American politician and former governor

Mike Rounds - American politician and former governor
Born

October 24th, 1954
71 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 31st governor of South Dakota from 2003 to 2011. Elected to the United States Senate in 2015 representing South Dakota. Conducted initiatives focused on healthcare, education, and economic development during the governorship. Advocated for agricultural interests and rural development at the federal level.

Governed South Dakota from 2003 to 2011

Elected U.S. Senator in 2015

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