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Larry Pressler

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth March 29, 1942 (Age: 84)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Larry Pressler graduated from the University of South Dakota and was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship, completing a Master of Public Administration degree at Harvard University. He furthered his education with a law degree from Harvard Law School. After serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, Pressler worked as a Foreign Service Officer in the Department of State and managed the Harvard Law Record. His educational and professional background reflects a foundation in public administration, law, and international service.

Campaigns
2014: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from South Dakota

47,741 votes (17.09%)

Loss

Winner: Mike Rounds

1996: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from South Dakota

157,954 votes (48.68%)

Loss

Winner: Tim Johnson

1990: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from South Dakota

135,682 votes (52.39%)

Win
1984: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from South Dakota

235,176 votes (74.49%)

Win
1978: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from South Dakota

170,832 votes (66.84%)

Win
1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Dakota House of Representatives 1st District

79.80% of vote

Win
1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Dakota House of Representatives 1st District

55.30% of vote

Win