Governor George S. Mickelson
Here you will find contact information for Governor George S. Mickelson, including email address, phone number, and mailing address.
| Name | George S. Mickelson |
| Position | Governor |
| State | South Dakota |
| Party | Republican |
| Status | Former Governor |
| Term Start | January 1, 1987 |
| Term End | December 31, 1993 |
| Website | Official Website |
About Governor George S. Mickelson
George S. Mickelson is no longer in office and left on December 31, 1993. The biography below describes their time in office.
GEORGE S. MICKELSON was born in Mobridge, South Dakota. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1963 and his law degree in 1965 from the University of South Dakota. He attained the rank of captain in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He went on to become Assistant Attorney General of South Dakota, special prosecutor in the Attorney General’s office, Brookings County State’s Attorney. In addition, he served in the South Dakota House of Representatives, where he was elected Speaker. As governor he worked to improve education, increase the minimum wage, promote health care reform, and solve water issues. He also created the Revolving Economic Development and Initiative Fund. Mickelson was killed in a plane crash during his second gubernatorial term.