Clint Roberts

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Clint Roberts

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Dakota's 2nd district
In office
January 5, 1981 – January 3, 1983
Preceded by James Abdnor
Succeeded by District Abolished

Born January 30, 1935 (1935-01-30) (age 73)
Presho, South Dakota
Political party Republican

Clint Ronald Roberts (born January 30, 1935) is a politician from the state of South Dakota. He was born in Presho, South Dakota and attended Black Hills State College from 1952 to 1953. He was a member of the South Dakota Senate from 1972 to 1978. In 1980 he was elected to the House of Representatives as a Republican. He succeeded James Abdnor, who was elected to the U.S. Senate that year.

After South Dakota lost its 2nd District due to redistricting in 1982, he was forced to run against Tom Daschle, then the representative from the 1st District. He lost to Daschle in the race for the at-large seat.


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Preceded by
James Abdnor
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Dakota's 2nd congressional district

1981 – 1983
District eliminated


Persondata
NAME Roberts, Clint Ronald
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Roberts, Clint
SHORT DESCRIPTION United States Congressman from South Dakota
DATE OF BIRTH January 30, 1935
PLACE OF BIRTH Presho, South Dakota
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH