EXECUTIVE · SD · 1979-1987
Bill Janklow
Governor · Republican · South Dakota
NOTABLE
On the record
Returned 1995-2003; later U.S. Rep; resigned after vehicular manslaughter conviction 2003
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Bill Janklow (Republican) was South Dakota's Governor 1979–1987 (8 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. After: Governor (1995-2003). Departure context: Returned 1995-2003; later U.S. Rep; resigned after vehicular manslaughter conviction 2003.
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- Larry Rhoden (2025-present)
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- Dennis Daugaard (2011-2019)
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- Walter Dale Miller (1993-1995)
- George S. Mickelson (1987-1993)
- Harvey L. Wollman (1978-1979)
- Richard F. Kneip (1971-1978)
- Frank Farrar (1969-1971)
- Nils Boe (1965-1969)
- Archie M. Gubbrud (1961-1965)
- Ralph Herseth (1959-1961)
- Joe Foss (1955-1959)
- Sigurd Anderson (1951-1955)
- George T. Mickelson (1947-1951)