Mike Rounds

Marion Michael Rounds has served as the junior United States Senator from South Dakota since January 2015. He previously served as the 31st Governor of South Dakota from 2003 to 2011. He is a businessman and former partner in an insurance and real estate firm.

Incumbency status: challenger

Education: B.S., South Dakota State University.

Residence: Pierre, South Dakota

Professional background

Former partner, Fischer Rounds & Associates (insurance and real estate firm).

Public service

South Dakota State Senate (1991–2001); 31st Governor of South Dakota (2003–2011); U.S. Senator from South Dakota (2015–present); Co-chair of the Senate AI Caucus.

Military service

None

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