Billie Sutton
Billie Harmon Sutton (born March 16, 1984) is an American politician. He was the South Dakota Senate Minority Leader, and 2018 Democratic nominee for Governor of South Dakota.[1]
Billie Sutton | |
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| Minority Leader of the South Dakota Senate | |
| In office January 5, 2015 – January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jason Frerichs |
| Succeeded by | Troy Heinert |
| Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Julie Bartling |
| Succeeded by | Rocky Blare |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Billie Harmon Sutton March 16, 1984 Burke, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Kelsea |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | University of Wyoming (BA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
In 2010, Sutton was elected to the South Dakota Senate, representing District 21.
In May 2017, Sutton announced his candidacy for Governor of South Dakota in 2018 at his family ranch in Burke, SD.[2] He won the Democratic nomination, but lost the general election in November 2018 to Republican Kristi Noem by 2%.
References
- ↑ "SDLRC - Billie Harmon Sutton". sdlegislature.gov.
- ↑ "Democrats, Sutton enter South Dakota governor race" (in en). Argus Leader. http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/30/south-dakotas-top-dem-announce-2018-plans/354393001/. Retrieved 2017-07-15.
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