State of South Dakota

South Dakota Legislature

Historical Listing - Legislator Information

James Abdnor

Gender Birthdate Deathdate Type Remarks
Male 2-13-1923 5-16-2012 Statehood - President Pro tempore 1965-1966 - LRC Executive Board member 1965-1968 - Lieutenant Governor 1969-1971 - U.S. Representative 1973-1981 - U.S. Senator 1981-1986

Years of Service

Party Address County Body Years
Republican Kennebec Lyman S 1957-1968
  Total Years 12

Offices Held

Office Position Title Year Address Party Comment
President Pro Tempore of the Senate     1965 - 1966 Kennebec Republican  
Lieutenant Governor     1969 - 1971 Kennebec Republican  
United States Representative     1973 - 1981 Kennebec Republican  
United States Senator     1981 - 1986 Kennebec Republican