Valentine "Val" Rausch is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing the fourth district from 2005 to 2012.[1] In 2011, Rausch was chosen by his peers to become the Speaker of the House. Previously, Rausch served as mayor of Big Stone City, South Dakota, from 1993 to 1999.[2]

Val Rausch
Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives
In office
2011–2012
Preceded byThomas Deadrick
Succeeded byBrian Gosch
Member of the
South Dakota House of Representatives
from the 4th district
In office
2005–2012
Mayor of Big Stone City, South Dakota
In office
1993–1999
Personal details
Born
Valentine Rausch
Political partyRepublican

Rausch is a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), serving as South Dakota state leader.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Rausch, Val. "Speaker". Official South Dakota Government Webpage.
  2. ^ Rausch, Val. "Mayor". Congress.org. Archived from the original on 2012-07-23.
  3. ^ "State Chairs - American Legislative Exchange Council".