Secretary of State Jason Gant takes oath of office early
AP • JANUARY 5, 2011
- PIERRE — Republican Jason Gant is already at work as South Dakota’s new secretary of state.
- He was sworn in Sunday, nearly a week ahead of the swearing-in for the governor and other constitutional officers.
- Gant was elected secretary of state in November. He replaces Chris Nelson, who was term limited and is Gov.-elect Dennis Daugaard’s choice to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Public Utilities Commission.
- Gant told KCCR radio he wanted to get to work early to prepare for the legislative session.
- He plans to take the oath of office again Saturday at inaugural ceremonies.
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