Clint Roberts

This article is about the policitican. For the broadcaster, see Clint Roberts (broadcaster).

Clint Roberts
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's 2nd district
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1983
Preceded by	James Abdnor
Succeeded by	District Abolished
Personal details
Born	(1935-01-30) January 30, 1935 Presho, South Dakota
Political party	Republican
Profession	Retired

Clint Ronald Roberts (born January 30, 1935) is a politician from the state of South Dakota.

Early life and education

He was born in Presho, South Dakota and attended Black Hills State College from 1952 to 1953.

Political career

He was a member of the South Dakota Senate from 1972 to 1978. In 1980 he was elected to the House of Representatives as a Republican. He succeeded James Abdnor, who was elected to the U.S. Senate that year. After South Dakota lost its 2nd District due to redistricting in 1982, Roberts ran against Tom Daschle, then the representative from the 1st District. He lost to Daschle in the race for the at-large seat.

External links

• Clint Roberts at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by James Abdnor	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's 2nd congressional district 1981 – 1983	District eliminated