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MEET SUE
STRONG families ... STRONG communities ... a STRONGER South Dakota!
Sue Peterson has had the privilege of serving the people of District 13 in the South Dakota House of Representatives for the past 7 years. During her time in the State Legislature Rep. Peterson has served on numerous committees including as Chair of the Government Operations and Audit committee, Vice Chair of the Education committee, Vice Chair of the Military and Veterans Affairs committee, and as a member of the Appropriations and Judiciary committees. She currently serves on the Taxation and Local Government committees where she helped pass historic tax cuts and election reform legislation during the 2023 session. Rep. Peterson has sponsored and passed landmark legislation expanding the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship, Protecting Free Speech and Promoting intellectual diversity on our college campus, and protecting our communities by limiting parole for violent offenders.
Sue has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Communications from Concordia College and an MBA from the University of South Dakota. Prior to serving in the State Legislature Sue was a commercial banker, and track coach at Sioux Falls Christian High School. The job she is most proud of is that of being a mom. Sue and her husband Bill have 3 grown children, Lucas, Robert, and William, who were born, raised and reside in Sioux Falls.
STRONG Families
Sue Peterson understands the importance of strong families. In Pierre, she works to keep more power in the hands of parents and families and will always resist top down government control of healthcare, education, and other areas of our lives. Sue is pro family and pro second amendment. She has an “A+“ rating from the NRA and a 100% “A” rating from South Dakota Right to Life.
STRONG Communities
Sue and her family are long time Sioux Falls residents with a rich history of investing in our community. Sue’s leadership as a high school track and field coach has impacted the lives of many young people and her financial expertise has helped revitalize local organizations. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Sue works to ensure adequate funding for Medicaid providers and fought to secure funding for the State Veterans Cemetery in Sioux Falls.
A STRONGER South Dakota
Sue believes South Dakota is a great place to work and raise a family. She will always support our quality of life and a favorable business climate of low taxes and minimal government regulation. As chair of the Government Operations and Audit Committee, Sue leads the effort to keep government accountable to the people.
Sue championed the Campus Free Speech and Intellectual Diversity legislation; and the Opportunity Scholarship Fairness bill, which keeps more South Dakota students in state for college and beyond. Sue was honored as the South Dakota Veterans Council Legislator of the Year and was recognized as an AFP Torchbearer of Freedom.
Sue Peterson has had the privilege of serving the people of District 13 in the South Dakota House of Representatives for the past 7 years. During her time in the State Legislature Rep. Peterson has served on numerous committees including as Chair of the Government Operations and Audit committee, Vice Chair of the Education committee, Vice Chair of the Military and Veterans Affairs committee, and as a member of the Appropriations and Judiciary committees. She currently serves on the Taxation and Local Government committees where she helped pass historic tax cuts and election reform legislation during the 2023 session. Rep. Peterson has sponsored and passed landmark legislation expanding the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship, Protecting Free Speech and Promoting intellectual diversity on our college campus, and protecting our communities by limiting parole for violent offenders.
Sue has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Communications from Concordia College and an MBA from the University of South Dakota. Prior to serving in the State Legislature Sue was a commercial banker, and track coach at Sioux Falls Christian High School. The job she is most proud of is that of being a mom. Sue and her husband Bill have 3 grown children, Lucas, Robert, and William, who were born, raised and reside in Sioux Falls.
STRONG Families
Sue Peterson understands the importance of strong families. In Pierre, she works to keep more power in the hands of parents and families and will always resist top down government control of healthcare, education, and other areas of our lives. Sue is pro family and pro second amendment. She has an “A+“ rating from the NRA and a 100% “A” rating from South Dakota Right to Life.
STRONG Communities
Sue and her family are long time Sioux Falls residents with a rich history of investing in our community. Sue’s leadership as a high school track and field coach has impacted the lives of many young people and her financial expertise has helped revitalize local organizations. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Sue works to ensure adequate funding for Medicaid providers and fought to secure funding for the State Veterans Cemetery in Sioux Falls.
A STRONGER South Dakota
Sue believes South Dakota is a great place to work and raise a family. She will always support our quality of life and a favorable business climate of low taxes and minimal government regulation. As chair of the Government Operations and Audit Committee, Sue leads the effort to keep government accountable to the people.
Sue championed the Campus Free Speech and Intellectual Diversity legislation; and the Opportunity Scholarship Fairness bill, which keeps more South Dakota students in state for college and beyond. Sue was honored as the South Dakota Veterans Council Legislator of the Year and was recognized as an AFP Torchbearer of Freedom.
