| Current Office: | Lieutenant Governor (SD) , Republican |
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| First Elected: | 11/02/2010 |
| Last Elected: | 11/02/2010 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Wife: Karen Lindbloom; 1 Child: Collin |
| Birth Place: | Pierre, SD |
| Home City: | Yankton, SD |
Summary
Lieutenant Governor Matthew 'Matt' Michels
Biographical
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion Issues
- Agriculture Issues
- Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
- Arts and Humanities
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Election Issues
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Congressional and Legislative Affairs
- Conservative
- Crime Issues
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drug Issues
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy Issues
- Environmental Issues
- Executive Branch
- Family and Children Issues
- Federal, State, and Local Relations
- Foreign Aid and Policy Issues
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Reform
- Gun Issues
- Health Issues
- Housing and Property Issues
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Labor
- Legal Issues
- Liberal
- Military Issues
- National Security Issues
- Reproductive Issues
- Science and Medical Research
- Senior and Social Security Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social Issues
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade Issues
- Transportation Issues
- Veterans Issues
- Welfare and Poverty
- Women's Issues
Recent Key Votes
SB 210 - 2006-2007 Budget Amendments
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
March 21, 2006 - -Appropriates $8.48 million for the Department of Executive Management to fund South Dakota Public Broadcasting (Sec. 1). -Appropriates $1.32 million for the Department of Revenue ...
Recent Public Statements
Lieutenant Governor Michels To Take on Half-Time Role
April 17, 2012 - Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced today that Lt. Gov. Matt Michels has moved from a full-time role to a half-time role. The change, being made for ...
Coalition of Governors Joins Forces to Support U.S. Beef Industry; the Coalition to Conduct a Beef Plant Tour at BPI Tomorrow
More Public Statements
March 28, 2012 - A coalition of governors is joining forces to support the U.S. beef industry and set the record straight about lean finely textured beef, releasing a ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | South Dakota Right to Life Positions on Pro-Life Policy | 0% |
| 1996 | NARAL Pro-Choice South Dakota Positions on Reproductive Rights | 0% |
| 2000 | South Dakota Right to Life Positions on Pro-Life Policy | 0% |
Campaign Finances
No campaign finance data found for this candidate.
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Matt Michels REPEATEDLY REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY RESPONSES TO CITIZENS ON ISSUES THROUGH THE 2004 NATIONAL POLITICAL AWARENESS TEST Matt Michels REFUSED TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION WHEN ASKED TO DO SO BY: Major News Organizations and key national leaders of both parties including, John McCain, Republican Senator Geraldine Ferraro, Former Democratic Congresswoman Michael Dukakis, Former Democratic Governor Bill Frenzel, Former Republican Congressman Richard Kimball, Project Vote Smart President
Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.
Contact Information
Capitol Webmail
http://www.sd.gov/governor/contact.aspx
Capitol Website
http://www.sd.gov/governor/aboutmatt.aspx
Capitol
Office of the Governor
500 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605-773-3212
