HERSETH, Stephanie, Congress, SD (1970)

HERSETH, Stephanie, a Representative from South Dakota; born near Houghton, S.Dak., December 3, 1970; graduated from Groton High School, Groton, S.Dak.; B.A., Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., 1993; J.D., Georgetown University Law School, Washington, D.C., 1997; lawyer, private practice; unsuccessful candidate for election to One Hundred and Eighth Congress in 2002; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred and Eighth Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative William Janklow, and reelected to the two succeeding Congresses (June 1, 2004 to present).

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present