US mid-term elections: South Dakota

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South Dakota

South Dakota's one House seat was held by the Democratic incumbent.

The gubernatorial race was held by the Republican incumbent.

Meanwhile, the state's tough new abortion law was defeated in a ballot - a result which could have a nationwide impact.

SENATE

There is no Senate race this year. South Dakota's two Senate seats are held by Republican John Thune and Democrat Tim Johnson.

	PARTY	2000	2002	2004	2006
	Democratic	2	2	1	1
	Republican	0	0	1	1
	Independent	0	0	0	0

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

South Dakota has one congressional district.

	PARTY	2000	2002	2004	2006
	Democratic	0	0	1	1
	Republican	1	1	0	0
	Independent	0	0	0	0

GOVERNOR

Republican incumbent Mike Rounds beat Democrat Jack Billion.

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