Clint Roberts
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In office January 5, 1981 – January 3, 1983 |
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Preceded by | James Abdnor |
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Succeeded by | District Abolished |
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Born | January 30, 1935 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 |
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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 |
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