Valentine "Val" Rausch is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing the fourth district from 2005 to 2012.[1] In 2011, Rausch was chosen by his peers to become the Speaker of the House. Previously, Rausch served as mayor of Big Stone City, South Dakota, from 1993 to 1999.[2]
Val Rausch | |
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Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives | |
In office 2011–2012 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Deadrick |
Succeeded by | Brian Gosch |
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
In office 2005–2012 | |
Mayor of Big Stone City, South Dakota | |
In office 1993–1999 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Valentine Rausch |
Political party | Republican |
Rausch is a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), serving as South Dakota state leader.[3]
References
edit- ^ Rausch, Val. "Speaker". Official South Dakota Government Webpage.
- ^ Rausch, Val. "Mayor". Congress.org. Archived from the original on 2012-07-23.
- ^ "State Chairs - American Legislative Exchange Council".