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Ernie Otten is source-linked to State Senator.
The included role began Jan 14, 2025.
Permanent public-person record · state source layer
Ernie Otten
State Senator · South Dakota · District 6
Current sourced roleRepublicaneop-person-state-dda7bd46-d880-453e-b830-269e79425a9a
1current-role records
1distinct permanent offices
0exact-ID 2026 FEC connections
0119th Congress recorded votes
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