Alma Larson (May 21, 1932 – September 2, 2012) was an American politician. She served as secretary of state of South Dakota from 1965 to 1973.

Alma Larson
Larson in 1965
22nd Secretary of State of South Dakota
In office
1965–1973
GovernorNils Boe
Frank Farrar
Richard F. Kneip
Preceded byEssie Wiedenman
Succeeded byLorna Herseth
Personal details
Born(1932-05-21)May 21, 1932
Vivian, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedSeptember 2, 2012(2012-09-02) (aged 80)
Political partyRepublican

Life and career

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Larson was born in Vivian, South Dakota and attended Vivian High School.[1] After graduating from high school, she completed "business, secretarial, and political science courses" at the Opportunities Institute of Denver. After completing her schooling, she worked for state government in South Dakota, rising to become Deputy Secretary of State under Essie Wiedenman.[2]

Larson served as secretary of state of South Dakota from 1965 to 1973.[3]

Larson died on September 2, 2012,[2] at the age of 80.

References

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  1. ^ South Dakota Legislative Manual, 1971. 1971.
  2. ^ a b "Alma Larson Obituary - Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home - 2012". Legacy.com. 2024-03-08. Archived from the original on 2024-03-08. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  3. ^ "South Dakota: Secretaries of State". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved February 7, 2024.