David Sigdestad
David Sigdestad (b. May 15, 1942) is a former Democratic member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 1. Sigdestad was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives in 2010.
He worked in management training at Osco Drug for two years before becoming a self-employed farmer, which he continues to do. In his community, he has been active as the president of the Bristol School Board and a Supervisor for the Lynn Township Board. He previously held office as a state representative from 2000 to 2008.
Sigdestad earned his B.S. from Northern State University.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sigdestad served on the following committees:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, South Dakota House of Representatives
- Transportation Committee, South Dakota House of Representatives
Elections
2010
Sigdestad ran for election in 2010 alongside Susan Wismer (D). Both won election.[1]
| South Dakota State House, District 1 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Susan Wismer (D)
|
4,373 | 50.21% | ||
| David Sigdestad (D)
|
4,336 | 49.79% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Sigdestad and his wife Ava have two children, Susan and Stephen.[2]
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External links
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jason Frerichs (D) |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 1 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
