Mike Rounds is an American politician and member of the Republican Party. He has served as the junior United States Senator from South Dakota since 2015. Before his time in the Senate, Rounds was the 31st governor of South Dakota from 2003 to 2011, where he focused on economic development and education reform. Born on October 24, 1954, in Huron, South Dakota, Rounds graduated from South Dakota State University. He has a background in business and has been involved in various community and civic organizations throughout his career. Rounds is known for his conservative stance on many issues, including fiscal policy and healthcare.