title: Rich Sattgast
text: # Rich Sattgast
  
  Richard L. Sattgast is an American politician who serves as the state auditor of South Dakota for the second time having served two terms previously (2003–2011). He formerly served as state treasurer (2011–2019).
  
  ## Early life and education
  
  Sattgast was born in Spearfish, South Dakota, graduating from Spearfish High School. He received a bachelor's degree from Black Hills State University and a master's degree from New Mexico Highlands University. Sattgast also served in the United States Army and in the South Dakota National Guard.
  
  ## Career
  
  Sattgast was elected state auditor in 2002, defeating Democrat Dick Butler with 52% of the vote. He was reelected unopposed in 2006. In 2010, Sattgast ran for state treasurer and won, defeating Democrat Tom Katus with 65% of the vote. He was reelected as treasurer in 2014, defeating Democrat Denny Pierson and Libertarian Ken Santema with 61% of the vote.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Sattgast and his wife, Donna, have four children.
  
  