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Phil Saunders

1920 – 1997

American lawyer

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Lived 1920 – 1997 (aged 76). Phil Saunders was an American.

Phil Saunders (September 10, 1920 – March 15, 1997) was an American politician and soldier who fought in World War II, an American attorney and 19th Attorney General of South Dakota from 1955 to 1959. Born in Milbank, South Dakota, he was married to the niece of U.S. Senator Francis Case.

Career Saunders was a Republican. He graduated from the Northwestern University School of Law.

1954 Attorney General election On July 27, 1954, Saunders was nominated for attorney general at the state convention by acclamation; Governor Sigurd Anderson said he thought that was the first time the nomination for the office for a first term had been awarded without a contest. Saunders defeated his general election opponent, Democrat Fred Nichols.

1956 Attorney General election On July 16, 1956, Saunders was nominated by acclamation at the state convention in his re-election bid. In the general election, Saunders defeated Democrat William H. Heuermann by 156,149 votes to 127,988.

1958 gubernatorial election In 1958, Saunders ran for Governor of South Dakota. He defeated L. Roy Houck for the Republican nomination, but lost to Democrat Ralph Herseth in the general election.

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Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, Northwestern University School of Law

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Phil Saunders?

American lawyer (1920-1997)

When was Phil Saunders born?

Phil Saunders was born on 10 September 1920 in Milbank.

When did Phil Saunders die?

Phil Saunders died on 15 March 1997.

What nationality was Phil Saunders?

Phil Saunders was American.

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· Wikipedia: Phil Saunders

· Wikidata: Q64729902

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