Clint Roberts

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Clint Roberts
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's 2nd district
In office 1981 - 1983
Preceded by	James Abdnor
Succeeded by	District Abolished
Born	January 30, 1935 Presho, South Dakota
Political party	Republican

Clint Ronald Roberts (born January 30, 1935) is a politician from the state of South Dakota. He was born in Presho, South Dakota and attended Black Hills State College from 1952 to 1953. He was a member of the South Dakota Senate from 1972 to 1978. In 1980 he was elected to the House of Representatives as a Republican. He succeeded James Abdnor, who was elected to the U.S. Senate that year.

After South Dakota lost its 2nd District due to redistricting in 1982, he was forced to run against Tom Daschle, then the representative from the 1st District. He lost to Daschle in the race for the at-large seat.

This article incorporates facts obtained from the public domain Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

[edit] External links

• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

Preceded by James Abdnor

United States Representative (2nd District) for South Dakota 1981–1983

Succeeded by District Abolished

Persondata
NAME	Roberts, Clint Ronald
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Roberts, Clint
SHORT DESCRIPTION	United States Congressman from South Dakota
DATE OF BIRTH	January 30, 1935
PLACE OF BIRTH	Presho, South Dakota
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH