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United States Senate election in South Dakota, 1986

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Start date
  
November 4, 1986

51.6%
  
48.4%

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Winner
  
Tom Daschle

The 1986 United States Senate election in South Dakota was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator James Abdnor ran for re-election to a second term, but was defeated by Democrat Tom Daschle.

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Candidates

  • James Abdnor, incumbent U.S. Senator
  • Bill Janklow, Governor of South Dakota

    • Results

    Despite Abdnor winning the primary by a fairly comfortable margin, it hurt him badly. Daschle was uncontested for the Democratic nomination and therefore was able to focus on the general election early, while Abdnor had to fight a challenge from an incumbent governor. Many political analysts say this was one of the factors in Abdnor's general election loss.

    Candidates

  • James Abdnor (R), incumbent U.S. Senator
  • Tom Daschle (D), U.S. Representative

    • References

    United States Senate election in South Dakota, 1986 Wikipedia
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