David S. Laustsen (June 13, 1947 – January 6, 2023) was an American politician.[3] He served as a Democratic member of the South Dakota House of Representatives and the South Dakota Senate.[4]
David S. Laustsen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1977–1984 | |
| Member of the South Dakota Senate | |
| In office 1985–1987 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 13, 1947 Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | January 6, 2023 (aged 75) Doylestown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Spouse | Jean Barnum[2] |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
Life and career
editLaustsen was born in Racine, Wisconsin.[2] He attended Central High School in Aberdeen, South Dakota and Northwestern University.[5]
In 1977, Laustsen was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives, serving until 1984. In 1985, he was elected to the South Dakota Senate, resigning in 1987,[4] when he was accepted to attend Temple Law School.[2]
Laustsen died on January 6, 2023, at the age of 75 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Lawmakers won't rush gambling, Harding says". Argus-Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. November 13, 1982. p. 22. Retrieved January 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d "David S. Laustsen, Esq". The American News. January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ "Laustsen seeking income tax ban". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. November 7, 1986. p. 11. Retrieved January 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "David S. Laustsen". South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ "South Dakota Legislative Manual", University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, State Publishing Company, p. 182, 1981
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