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Walter Dale Miller
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Walter Dale "Walt" Miller (born October 5, 1925), U.S. politician, He served as Governor of South Dakota from 1993 to 1995, having succeeded to office upon the death of George S. Mickelson. He was defeated in the 1994 Republican primary by then-former Governor Bill Janklow.
He was born in Viewfield, South Dakota. Prior to his service as governor, he served as Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota from 1987 until Governor Mickelson's death. From 1967 to 1986, he served in the South Dakota House of Representatives. From 1975 to 1978 and again in 1986, he served as House Majority Leader. Miller was Speaker of the House in 1981 and 1982.
As of 2004, he continues to ranch north of New Underwood, on the boundary between Meade and Pennington Counties, and also resides part-time in Fort Pierre, where he is involved in various lobbying and ranching activities.
- Historical Listing for Walter Dale Miller
- Entry for Walter Dale Miller on the South Dakota Historical Society website
| Preceded by Lowell C. Hansen II |
Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota 1987–1993 |
Succeeded by Steve T. Kirby |
| Preceded by George S. Mickelson |
Governor of South Dakota 1993–1995 |
Succeeded by William J. Janklow |
| Governors of South Dakota |  |
|---|---|
| Mellette • Sheldon • Lee • Herreid • Elrod • Crawford • Vessey • Byrne • Norbeck • McMaster • Gunderson • Bulow • Green • Berry • Jensen • Bushfield • Sharpe • G.T. Mickelson • Anderson • Foss • Herseth • Gubbrud • Boe • Farrar • Kneip • Wollman • Janklow • G.S. Mickelson • Miller • Janklow • Rounds |