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Al Novstrup, South Dakota State Representative
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Al Novstrup

State RepresentativeState HouseDistrict 3Republican
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Office mailing address Capitol Building 500 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501

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Name
Al Novstrup
Office
State Representative
Chamber
State House
District
3
Party
Republican Party
Role began
Jan 14, 2025
Official email
al.novstrup@sdlegislature.gov
Official phone
605-773-3851
Capitol address
Capitol Building 500 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501
Open Civic Data ID
ocd-person/02f0edff-2879-4fbb-9b23-796358690d07
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