South Dakota Senate
Filing Deadline: March 25, 2008 • Primary Date: June 3, 2008 • Runoff Date (if necessary): June 17, 2008 • General Election: Nov. 4, 2008Incumbent
Tim Johnson (D)
First elected in 1996; seeking third full term; Johnson was unopposed in the primary.
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Challenger
Joel Dykstra (R)
Dykstra, a state representative, was nominated with 66% of the vote in a three-way primary.
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Ranking and Analysis
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At this point, this seat seems relatively safe for the incumbent.
Ad Spotlight
- Tim Johnson For Senate: "From The Bottom Of Our Hearts" (10/30/08)
- Tim Johnson For Senate: "Labeling" (10/23/08)
- Tim Johnson For Senate: "Veterans" (10/22/08)
- Joel Dykstra For Senate: "TV Spot II" (10/7/08)
- Joel Dykstra For Senate: "TV Spot III" (10/7/08)
Previous Election Results
| 2002 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Johnson (D) | 167,481 | 50% | $6,152,991 |
| John Thune (R) | 166,957 | 50% | $5,989,043 |
| 2002 Primary | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Johnson (D) | 65,438 | 95% | n/a |
| Herman Eilers (D) | 3,558 | 5% | n/a |
| 1996 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Johnson (D) | 166,533 | 51% | $2,990,554 |
| Larry Pressler (R) | 157,954 | 49% | $5,138,298 |
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Race Rankings
Based on likelihood of seat switching party control. Updated: 10/31.
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