Walter Dale Miller

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Walter Dale Miller
Walter Dale Miller

In office
April 19, 1993 – January 7, 1995
Lieutenant Steve T. Kirby
Preceded by George S. Mickelson
Succeeded by Bill Janklow

Born October 5, 1925 (1925-10-05) (age 82)
Viewfield, South Dakota
Political party Republican
Profession Politician, Rancher

Walter Dale "Walt" Miller (born October 5, 1925) is an American politician with the Republican Party. He served as Governor of South Dakota from 1993 to 1995, having succeeded to office upon the death of George S. Mickelson. He was defeated in the 1994 Republican primary by then-former Governor Bill Janklow.

He was born in Viewfield, South Dakota. Prior to his service as governor, he served as Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota from 1987 until Governor Mickelson's death. From 1967 to 1986, he served in the South Dakota House of Representatives. From 1975 to 1978 and again in 1986, he served as House Majority Leader. Miller was Speaker of the House in 1981 and 1982.

As of 2004, he continues to ranch north of New Underwood, on the boundary between Meade and Pennington Counties, and also resides part-time in Fort Pierre, where he is involved in various lobbying and ranching activities.

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Preceded by
Lowell C. Hansen II
Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota
January 6, 1987April 19, 1993
Succeeded by
Steve T. Kirby
Preceded by
George S. Mickelson
Governor of South Dakota
April 19, 1993January 7, 1995
Succeeded by
Bill Janklow
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