Valentine Rausch

Valentine "Val" Rausch is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing the fourth district from 2005 to 2012.^[1] In 2011, Rausch was chosen by his peers to become the Speaker of the House. Previously, Rausch served as mayor of Big Stone City, South Dakota, from 1993 to 1999.^[2]

Val Rausch
Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives
In office 2011–2012
Preceded by	Thomas Deadrick
Succeeded by	Brian Gosch
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 4th district
In office 2005–2012
Mayor of Big Stone City, South Dakota
In office 1993–1999
Personal details
Born	Valentine Rausch
Political party	Republican

Rausch is a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), serving as South Dakota state leader.^[3]

References

1. Rausch, Val. "Speaker". Official South Dakota Government Webpage.
2. Rausch, Val. "Mayor". Congress.org. Archived from the original on 2012-07-23.
3. "State Chairs - American Legislative Exchange Council".