About Wayne Sanstead
Born 1935. Wayne Sanstead is an American politician.
Early life Sanstead was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on April 16, 1935, to Godfrey A. and Clara (Buen) Sanstead. They have two children, Timothy Wayne & Jonathan Paul.
Education In 1957 Sanstead received his B.A. from St. Olaf College, and in 1967 his Master of Arts Stanstead earned his doctorate in secondary education from the University of North Dakota.
Political career Sanstead was the longest serving chief state school officer in the United States. Previously, Sanstead served eight years in the North Dakota House of Representatives (1965–1970), two years in the N.D. Senate (1971–1973), and as the 31st Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota serving under Governor Art Link (1973–1981).
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