Steven McCleerey
Steven McCleerey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office January 13, 2015 – January 12, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Susan Wismer |
| Succeeded by | Jennifer Healy Keintz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 10, 1953 Sisseton, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | South Dakota State University (BS) |
Steven D. McCleerey (born March 10, 1953)[1] is an American politician and farmer who served as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives for the first district. Elected in 2015, McCleerey previously served as Assistant House Democratic Leader.[2] On August 12, 2026, McCleery was chosen as Dan Ahlers' running mate for governor in 2026.
Early life and education
[edit]McCleerey was born and raised in Sisseton, South Dakota. He attended South Dakota State University, where he studied Agriculture.[3]
Career
[edit]Prior to entering politics, McCleerey worked as a grain farmer. McCleerey took office on December 13, 2015, and represents the first district with Republican Tamara St. John.[4][5] McCleerey is a member of the South Dakota Democratic Party.[6] He endorsed Hillary Clinton in the 2016 United States presidential election and Joe Biden in the 2020 United States presidential election.[7][8] McCleerey is a member of the House Committee on Commerce and Energy, Military and Veterans Affairs, Retirement Laws, and State Affairs.
References
[edit]- ↑ https://sdlegislature.gov/Historical/Legislator/Profile/3902
- ↑ "SDLRC - Representative Steven D. McCleerey - 2019". sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- ↑ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- ↑ "South Dakota Democrats elect legislative leadership". AP NEWS. 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- ↑ "Steven McCleerey". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- ↑ kathryn. "Elected Officials". South Dakota. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- ↑ "June 2, 2016 Press Release South Dakota Legislators Endorse Hillary Clinton for President". www.p2016.org. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- ↑ "10 South Dakota Leaders Endorse Joe Biden for President". 2020 Presidential Campaign Blog. Retrieved 2020-04-18.