Jim Peterson (South Dakota politician)

James R. Peterson is a former Democratic member of the South Dakota Senate. He represented the 4th district from 2015 to 2017, and again from 2005 to 2011. He served as minority whip during the 2015 legislative session. Earlier he was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2001 to 2004, and again from 2013 and 2015.

James R. Peterson
Member of the South Dakota Senate
from the 4th district
In office
2005–present
Personal details
Born (1943-03-16) March 16, 1943 (age 81)
Revillo, South Dakota
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJane
ResidenceRevillo, South Dakota
Alma materAugustana College
ProfessionEducator, farmer
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