Richard Vasgaard
Richard Vasgaard is an American politician. He has served as a Republican member for the 17th district in the South Dakota House of Representatives since January 12, 2021. Vasgaard is a farmer and received a bachelor's degree in agronomy from South Dakota State University.[1]
Richard Vasgaard | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Rasmussen Ray Ring |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joyce |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | South Dakota State University (BS) |
Election history
- 2020 Vasgaard was elected with 4,786 votes; Sydney Davis was also elected with 5,278 votes. They defeated Al Leber who received 3,645 votes and Caitlin Collier who received 3,181 votes.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sydney Davis | 5,278 | 31.25% | |
| Republican | Richard Vasgaard | 4,786 | 28.34% | |
| Democratic | Al Leber | 3,645 | 21.58% | |
| Democratic | Caitlin F. Collier | 3,181 | 18.83% | |
| Total votes | 16,890 | 100.0% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life
He is married to Joyce and has two children.[3]
References
- "Richard Vasgaard". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
- "2020 General State Canvass Final Certificate" (PDF). sdsos.gov. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
- "Richard Vasgaard's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
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