EXECUTIVE · SD · 2003-2011
Chris Nelson
Secretary of State · Republican · South Dakota
NOTABLE
On the record
Now on SD Public Utilities Commission
Background
Chris Nelson (Republican) was South Dakota's Secretary of State 2003–2011 (8 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. After: Public Utilities Commission Chair (2025-present). Note: Now on SD Public Utilities Commission. Same-year political environment (2003): Governor Mike Rounds; Attorney General Larry Long; Treasurer Vernon Larson.
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- Alice Kundert (1979-1987)
- Lorna B. Herseth (1973-1979)
- Alma Larson (1965-1973)
- Selmer A. Halvorson (1955-1965)
- Geraldine Stearns (1947-1949)