David Knudson
David Knudson was a Republican member of the South Dakota State Senate from 2003 to 2011, representing the 14th District. In 2010, Knudson was ineligible to run under South Dakota's term limits. He ran for governor but was defeated in the Republican primary on June 8.[1] Prior to leaving the senate, he was the Majority Leader.
Knudson is a lawyer.
Committee assignments
Prior to leaving the South Dakota State Senate, Knudson served on the following committees:
- Education Committee, South Dakota Senate
- Legislative Procedure Committee, South Dakota Senate
- State Affairs Committee, South Dakota Senate
Elections
2010
Knudson did not run for re-election to the 14th District seat in 2010. He was defeated in the Republican primary for governor on June 8. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| 2010 Race for Governor - Republican Primary[2] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Percentage | |||
| Dave Knudson (R) | 15.77% | |||
| Scott Munsterman (R) | 17.57% | |||
 Dennis Daugaard (R)
|
50.42% | |||
| Ken Knuppe (R) | 3.8% | |||
| Gordon Howie (R) | 12.44% | |||
| Total votes | 83,817 | |||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Knudson won re-election to the 14th District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate, defeating opponent Bob Stevens (D).[3]
Knudson raised $266,211 for his campaign while Stevens raised $13,581.[4]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 14 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Dave Knudson (R)
|
7,160 | 60.53% | ||
| Bob Stevens (D) | 4,668 | 39.47% | ||
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kermit Staggers |
South Dakota Senate District 14 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Joni Cutler (R) |
