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Personal Details

Education

  • Attended, United States Army Command and General Staff College, 2003-2004, 2012, 2017
  • Attended, National Security, National Defense University, 2015
  • Attended, Defense Strategy, The United States Army War College, 2013
  • Attended, Joint Forces Staff College, 2011-2012
  • Attended, Army Transportation School, 2000, 2002
  • JD, University of South Dakota, 1998-2001
  • Master's, History, University of South Dakota, 1998-2001
  • Bachelor's, History and Political Science, The University of South Dakota, 1994-1998

Professional Experience

  • Attended, United States Army Command and General Staff College, 2003-2004, 2012, 2017
  • Attended, National Security, National Defense University, 2015
  • Attended, Defense Strategy, The United States Army War College, 2013
  • Attended, Joint Forces Staff College, 2011-2012
  • Attended, Army Transportation School, 2000, 2002
  • JD, University of South Dakota, 1998-2001
  • Master's, History, University of South Dakota, 1998-2001
  • Bachelor's, History and Political Science, The University of South Dakota, 1994-1998
  • Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army Reserves, 1996-present
  • Partner, Harmelink, Fox and Ravnsborg, 2004-2019
  • Deputy Attorney, Union County States Attorney's Office, 2016-2018
  • Company Commander, United States Army, Afghanistan, 2009-2010
  • Transportation Officer, United States Army, Kuwait and Iraq, 2004-2005
  • Transportation Officer, United States Air Force, Germany, 2003

Political Experience

  • Attended, United States Army Command and General Staff College, 2003-2004, 2012, 2017
  • Attended, National Security, National Defense University, 2015
  • Attended, Defense Strategy, The United States Army War College, 2013
  • Attended, Joint Forces Staff College, 2011-2012
  • Attended, Army Transportation School, 2000, 2002
  • JD, University of South Dakota, 1998-2001
  • Master's, History, University of South Dakota, 1998-2001
  • Bachelor's, History and Political Science, The University of South Dakota, 1994-1998
  • Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army Reserves, 1996-present
  • Partner, Harmelink, Fox and Ravnsborg, 2004-2019
  • Deputy Attorney, Union County States Attorney's Office, 2016-2018
  • Company Commander, United States Army, Afghanistan, 2009-2010
  • Transportation Officer, United States Army, Kuwait and Iraq, 2004-2005
  • Transportation Officer, United States Air Force, Germany, 2003
  • Attorney General, State of South Dakota, 2019-present
  • Candidate, South Dakota Attorney General, 2018
  • Candidate, United States Senate, 2014

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, United States Army Command and General Staff College, 2003-2004, 2012, 2017
  • Attended, National Security, National Defense University, 2015
  • Attended, Defense Strategy, The United States Army War College, 2013
  • Attended, Joint Forces Staff College, 2011-2012
  • Attended, Army Transportation School, 2000, 2002
  • JD, University of South Dakota, 1998-2001
  • Master's, History, University of South Dakota, 1998-2001
  • Bachelor's, History and Political Science, The University of South Dakota, 1994-1998
  • Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army Reserves, 1996-present
  • Partner, Harmelink, Fox and Ravnsborg, 2004-2019
  • Deputy Attorney, Union County States Attorney's Office, 2016-2018
  • Company Commander, United States Army, Afghanistan, 2009-2010
  • Transportation Officer, United States Army, Kuwait and Iraq, 2004-2005
  • Transportation Officer, United States Air Force, Germany, 2003
  • Attorney General, State of South Dakota, 2019-present
  • Candidate, South Dakota Attorney General, 2018
  • Candidate, United States Senate, 2014
  • Member, 40 & 8 La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux, 2015-present
  • Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2005-present
  • Member, American Legion, 1998-present
  • Member, Consumer Protection Committee, National Association of Attorneys General, present
  • Member, Energy & Environment Committee, National Association of Attorneys General, present
  • Member, Executive Council, Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), present
  • Member, Federalism/Preemption Committee, National Association of Attorneys General, present
  • Member, Gaming Committee, National Association of Attorneys General, present
  • Member, Human Trafficking Committee, National Association of Attorneys General, present
  • Member, National Attorneys General Training & Research Institute (NAGTRI) Committee, National Association of Attorneys General, present
  • Member, Substance Abuse Committee, National Association of Attorneys General, present
  • Member, Knights of Columbus
  • Lifetime Member, National Rifle Association
  • Member, Sacred Heart Church
  • Secretary/Treasurer, Yankton County Bar Association, 2015-2018
  • Chair, Yankton County Grand Old Party (GOP), 2015-2018
  • Chair/Member, Yankton Sertoma, 2004-2018
  • Director, Region 2 State Executive Board, South Dakota Republican Party, 2015-2017
  • Chair, Defending Workers' Rights South Dakota, 2016
  • Treasurer/Spokesman, NO T Ballot Committee (Vote No on Amendment T), 2016
  • National Convention Delegate, South Dakota Republican Party, 2016

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with 2 Bronze Stars), 2010
  • Joint Service Achievement Medal, 2015, US PACOM
  • NATO-ISAF Medal, 2010
  • Bronze Star Medal, 2005
  • Combat Action Badge, 2005
  • Iraq Campaign Medal (with Bronze Star), 2005
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 2003
  • Air Force Achievement Medal, 2004.
  • Armed Forces Reserve Army Medal
  • Army Achievement Medal (2), 2001, 2010
  • Army Commendation Medal (4), 2003, 2007, 2010, 2014
  • Army Meritorious Unit Citation Medal (2), 2008, 2011
  • Army Overseas Service Ribbon (2), 2005, 2010
  • Army Reserves Components Achievement Medal (5)
  • Army Service Ribbon
  • Joint Meritorious Unit Award (2), 2015, 2016
  • Meritorious Service Medal (2), 2008, 2010
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

  • Farmer

Endorsements
South Dakota Right to Life PAC
NRA Political Victory Fund
South Dakota Right to Life PAC
Articles

Charged with three misdemeanors in fatal car crash (2021)

Jan. 1, 1900

On the night of September 12, 2020, Ravnsborg fatally struck a pedestrian, 55-year-old Joseph Boever of Highmore, South Dakota, with his Ford Taurus. According to Ravnsborg, he immediately stopped his car to investigate, and called the Hyde County Sheriff's office to report the accident. The sheriff soon arrived on the scene, but neither he nor Ravnsborg were able to determine what Ravnsborg had hit. The sheriff provided him with a vehicle to return home. Ravnsborg said in a statement that it was not until the following morning, when he and his chief of staff were returning the borrowed car, that they stopped to investigate the scene again and found Boever's body in a ditch. Toxicology reports showed that Ravnsborg was not under the influence of alcohol or other drugs at the time of the incident. An investigation led by the South Dakota Highway Patrol found that Ravnsborg was distracted at the time of the crash, and that his car left the road before it struck the victim. On February 18, 2021, Ravnsborg was charged with three misdemeanors, including careless driving, operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device, and driving out of a lane. He pleaded not guilty in an initial court hearing, and his trial is set for August 26, 2021. Several South Dakota politicians voiced their preference for Ravnsborg to resign or be removed. Rep. Will Mortenson (R) introduced two articles of impeachment against the attorney general, and Gov. Kristi Noem (R) called for Ravnsborg's resignation following the announcement of the charges.