Eldon Nygaard
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Eldon E. Nygaard is a Democratic
member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
, representing the 17th district since 2006.
Nygaard was elected to the South Dakota Senate in the 2010 general election. After not receiving a leadership position in the Democratic caucus, Nygaard announced he would change parties and serve District 17 as a Republican.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
South Dakota House of Representatives
The South Dakota House of Representatives is the lower house of the South Dakota State Legislature. It is made up of 70 members, two from each legislative district...
, representing the 17th district since 2006.
Nygaard was elected to the South Dakota Senate in the 2010 general election. After not receiving a leadership position in the Democratic caucus, Nygaard announced he would change parties and serve District 17 as a Republican.
External links
- South Dakota Legislature - Eldon Nygaard official SD House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Eldon E. Nygaard (SD) profile
- Follow the Money - Eldon E Nygaard