A graduate of the University of South Dakota, Stevens has practiced law in Yankton since 1978. He was first elected to the State House in 2012 where he served six years. In 2020, Stevens returned to the legislature where he now serves as the Speaker Pro Tempore, Chair of the Education Committee and Vice-Chair of the Judiciary Committee. Respected by his colleagues for his legal knowledge and principled leadership, Stevens has amassed a track record of success for South Dakota. If reelected, he will ask his colleagues to elect him Speaker of the House.
Mike lives in Yankton with his wife, Linda, a retired public school teacher of 42 years including 32 years at Beadle Elementary School in Yankton. Mike’s involvement in the Yankton community is extensive including 22 years on the Yankton School Board. He has also volunteered his time to the Yankton Senior Citizens Board, Yankton Thrive, Yankton Area Foundation Board, Yankton Community Arts Association, and the Yankton Historical Society. As a legislator, he has been involved in numerous issue-based study groups including domestic violence, opioid addiction, juvenile justice, and teacher compensation.
