| SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNMENT STATS: |
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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Democrats
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100 %
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[5th of 50]
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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Republicans
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0 %
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[49th of 50]
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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Republican > seat plurality
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-1
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[34th of 45]
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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Republican/Democrat
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0/1 |
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109th United States Congress > Senate > Republican/Democrat
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1/1 |
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Democrats
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100% |
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[3rd of 50]
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Republicans
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0% |
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[47th of 50]
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Republican > Seat plurality
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-1 |
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[38th of 50]
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Republican/Democrat
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0/1 |
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109th US Congress > Senate > Percentage > Democrats
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50% |
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[20th of 50]
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109th US Congress > Senate > Percentage > Republicans
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50% |
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[25th of 50]
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109th US Congress > Senate > Republican > Seat plurality
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0 |
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[25th of 50]
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109th US Congress > Senate > Republican/Democrat
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1/1 |
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Democratic > seat plurality
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1
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[26th of 47]
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Democratic/Republican
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1/0 |
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Democrats
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100 %
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[3rd of 50]
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Republicans
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0 %
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[47th of 50]
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110th United States Congress > Senate > Democratic/Republican
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1/1 |
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110th United States Congress > Senate > Percentage > Democrats
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50 %
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[33rd of 50]
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110th United States Congress > Senate > Percentage > Republicans
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50 %
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[32nd of 50]
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2004 Election > Total registered voters
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425,000 |
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[45th of 51]
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2004 Election > Total voted
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378,000 |
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[46th of 51]
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2004 Election > Total votes as percentage
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67.1% |
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[9th of 51]
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2004 Election > Voting age population
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554,000 |
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[46th of 51]
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1789
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1790
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1800
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1810
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1820
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1830
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1840
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1850
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1860
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1870
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1880
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2
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[31st of 44]
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1890
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2
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[35th of 45]
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1900
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2
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[37th of 46]
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1910
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3
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[38th of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1920
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3
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[38th of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1930
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2
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[39th of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1940
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2
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[42nd of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1950
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2
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[39th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1960
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2
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[40th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1970
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2
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[37th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1980
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1
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[45th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1990
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1
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[45th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 2000
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1
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[44th of 50]
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Current US governors > State governors > Party
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Republican |
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Current US governors > State governors > Seat Up
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2010 (term limits) |
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Current US governors > State governors > Took office
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2,003 |
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Electoral Votes
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3 |
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[46th of 51]
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Governor
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Mike Rounds |
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gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Incumbent
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Bill Janklow |
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gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Outcome
Mike Rounds (R) 56.8%
Jim Abbott (D) 41.9% |
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gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Party
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Republican |
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gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Status
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Term-Limited |
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gubernatorial elections, 2006 > elections > Election Results
Mike Rounds (R) 62%
Jack Billion (D) 36%
Steven J. Willis (C) 1% |
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gubernatorial elections, 2006 > elections > Incumbent
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Mike Rounds |
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gubernatorial elections, 2006 > elections > Party
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Republican |
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gubernatorial elections, 2006 > elections > Status
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Re-elected |
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Gun Laws > Permits
A permit is not required to purchase a firearm. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun. An application (see below) is required to purchase a pistol if the purchaser does not have a permit to carry a concealed handgun. |
Gun Laws > Prohibited firearms
It is illegal, with limited exceptions, to knowingly possess a controlled weapon, which includes a machine gun or short shotgun. |
Gun Laws > Prohibited persons
law prohibits possession or control of a firearm by a person who has been convicted in the State or elsewhere of a crime of violence or a felony controlled substance/marijuana violation, or who has a prior conviction for drug possession. A person under the age of 18 cannot knowingly possess a handgun except in limited circumstances. It is illegal to transfer a firearm to a known prohibited person or to a person under the age of 18 if the transferor knows or reasonably believes that the minor recipient intends to use the firearm to commit a crime of violence. |
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Lieutenant governor
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Dennis Daugaard |
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Lieutenant governors > Party
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Republican |
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Lieutenant governors > Term > Ends
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2,010 |
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Lieutenant governors > Took > Office
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2,002 |
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Midwestern Governors Association > Current Midwestern Governors > Current Governor
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Mike Rounds |
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Midwestern Governors Association > Current Midwestern Governors > Party
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Republican |
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Midwestern Governors Association > Current Midwestern Governors > Seat Up
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2010 (term-limited) |
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Midwestern Governors Association > Current Midwestern Governors > Took office
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2,003 |
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Patents Issued
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1,385 |
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[49th of 54]
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Patents Issued (per capita)
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1.785 per 1,000 people |
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[47th of 54]
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Pet skunk > Legality of skunk ownership
Legal without permit; only one skunk per person. |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > Lower House Majority
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Republican 50-20 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > Upper House Majority
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Republican 20-15 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US House Delegation
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Democratic 1-0 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US House Majority
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Democratic 1-0 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US Senate Class I
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none |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US Senate Class II
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Democratic |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US Senate Class III
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Republican |
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Republican Governors Association > Current Republican governors > Current Governor
Marion Michael "Mike" Rounds |
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Republican Governors Association > Current Republican governors > Seat Up
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2010 (term limits) |
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Republican Governors Association > Current Republican governors > Took office
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2,003 |
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Same-sex marriage legislation > Efforts to define marriage by constitutional amendment > Ban on
Marriage and
civil union |
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Same-sex marriage legislation > Efforts to define marriage by constitutional amendment > Date
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November 2006 |
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Same-sex marriage legislation > Efforts to define marriage by constitutional amendment > No vote
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48 %
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[2nd of 28]
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Same-sex marriage legislation > Efforts to define marriage by constitutional amendment > Yes vote
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52 %
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[27th of 28]
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Base Fine Before fees
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$20.00 |
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[37th of 48]
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Original effective date
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January 1, 1995 |
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Type of Law
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Secondary Enforcement |
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Who is covered
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Age 18+ in front seats |
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Seats in the House of Representatives
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1 seats |
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[44th of 50]
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Secretary of State > Official site
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http://www.sdsos.gov/ |
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Senate elections, 1960 > Senate contests in 1960 > Incumbent
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Karl E. Mundt |
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Senate elections, 1960 > Senate contests in 1960 > Opposing Candidates
George S. McGovern (Democrat) |
Senate elections, 1960 > Senate contests in 1960 > Party
Republican |
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Senate elections, 1960 > Senate contests in 1960 > Status
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Re-elected, 52.4 - 47.6 |
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Senate elections, 1968 > Senate contests in 1968 > Incumbent
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George S. McGovern |
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Senate elections, 1968 > Senate contests in 1968 > Opposing Candidates
Archie Gubbrud (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1968 > Senate contests in 1968 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1968 > Senate contests in 1968 > Status
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Re-elected, 56.8 - 43.2 |
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Senate elections, 1972 > Senate contests in 1972 > Incumbent
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Karl E. Mundt |
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Senate elections, 1972 > Senate contests in 1972 > Opposing Candidates
James Abourezk (Democrat)
Robert W. Hirsch (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1972 > Senate contests in 1972 > Party
Republican |
Senate elections, 1972 > Senate contests in 1972 > Status
Retired: Democratic victory, 57.0 - 42.9 |
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Senate elections, 1974 > Senate contests in 1974 > Incumbent
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George S. McGovern |
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Senate elections, 1974 > Senate contests in 1974 > Opposing Candidates
Leo K. Thorsness (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1974 > Senate contests in 1974 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1974 > Senate contests in 1974 > Status
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Re-elected, 53.0 - 47.0 |
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Senate elections, 1980 > Senate contests in 1980 > Incumbent
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George S. McGovern |
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Senate elections, 1980 > Senate contests in 1980 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1980 > Senate contests in 1980 > Status
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Defeated, 58.2 - 39.4 |
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Senate elections, 1984 > Senate contests in 1984 > Incumbent
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Larry Pressler |
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Senate elections, 1984 > Senate contests in 1984 > Opposing Candidates
George V. Cunningham (Democrat) |
Senate elections, 1984 > Senate contests in 1984 > Party
Republican |
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Senate elections, 1984 > Senate contests in 1984 > Status
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Re-elected, 74.5 - 25.5 |
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Senate elections, 1986 > Senate contests in 1986 > Incumbent
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James Abdnor |
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Senate elections, 1986 > Senate contests in 1986 > Opposing Candidates
Tom Daschle (Democrat) |
Senate elections, 1986 > Senate contests in 1986 > Party
Republican |
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Senate elections, 1986 > Senate contests in 1986 > Status
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Defeated, 51.7 - 48.3 |
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Senate elections, 1990 > Senate contests in 1990 > Incumbent
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Larry Pressler |
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Senate elections, 1990 > Senate contests in 1990 > Opposing Candidates
Ted Muenster (Democrat)
Dean L. Sinclair (Independent) |
Senate elections, 1990 > Senate contests in 1990 > Party
Republican |
Senate elections, 1990 > Senate contests in 1990 > Status
Re-elected, 52.4 - 45.1 - 2.5 |
Senate elections, 1998 > Senate contests in 1998 > Incumbent
Thomas A. Daschle |
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Senate elections, 1998 > Senate contests in 1998 > Opposing Candidates
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Ron Schmidt (Republican) |
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Senate elections, 1998 > Senate contests in 1998 > Party
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Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1998 > Senate contests in 1998 > Status
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Re-elected, 62 - 36 |
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Senate elections, 2002 > Senate contests in 2002 > Incumbent
Tim Johnson |
Senate elections, 2002 > Senate contests in 2002 > Opposing Candidates
John R. Thune (Republican) |
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Senate elections, 2002 > Senate contests in 2002 > Party
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Democrat |
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Senate elections, 2002 > Senate contests in 2002 > Status
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Re-elected, 50 - 49 |
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Senate elections, 2004 > Senate contests in 2004 > Incumbent
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Tom Daschle |
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Senate elections, 2004 > Senate contests in 2004 > Opponents
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Tom Daschle (D) 49% |
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Senate elections, 2004 > Senate contests in 2004 > Party
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Democrat |
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Senate elections, 2004 > Senate contests in 2004 > Result
Defeated after 3rd term:
John Thune (R) 51% |
Senate elections, 2008 > Senate contests in 2008 > 2002 Election Results
Tim Johnson (D) 50%; John R. Thune (R) 49%; Other 1% |
Senate elections, 2008 > Senate contests in 2008 > Incumbent
Tim Johnson (D) |
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Senate elections, 2008 > Senate contests in 2008 > Possible opposing candidates
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Mike Rounds (R) |
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Senate elections, 2010 > Senate contests in 2010 > 2004 Election Results
Tom Daschle (D) 49%; John Thune (R) 51% |
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Senate elections, 2010 > Senate contests in 2010 > Incumbent
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John Thune |
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Senate elections, 2010 > Senate contests in 2010 > Party
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Republican |
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State Attorney General > Current Attorney General
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Larry Long |
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State Attorney General > Party
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Republican |
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State Attorney General > Term expires
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2,011 |
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State Attorney General > Took office
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2,003 |
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State court > Nomenclature > Court of Last Resort
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Supreme Court |
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Statewide Office party strength > Current Party Strength > Lieutenant Governor
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Republican |
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Statewide Office party strength > Current Party Strength > Secretary of State
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Republican |
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Statewide Office party strength > Current Party Strength > Treasurer
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Republican |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1978 > Election results > Incumbent
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Harvey L. Wollman |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1978 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Bill Janklow (Republican) 56.6%
Roger D. McKellips (Democratic) 43.4% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1978 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
US gubernatorial elections, 1978 > Election results > Status
Defeated in primary, Republican victory |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1982 > Election results > Incumbent
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Bill Janklow |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1982 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Mike O'Connor (Democratic) 29.1% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1982 > Election results > Party
Republican |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1982 > Election results > Status
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Re-elected, 70.9% |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1986 > Election results > Incumbent
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Bill Janklow |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1986 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
George S. Mickelson (Republican) 51.8%
Lars Herseth (Democratic) 48.2% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1986 > Election results > Party
Republican |
US gubernatorial elections, 1986 > Election results > Status
Term-limited, Republican victory |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1990 > Election results > Incumbent
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George S. Mickelson |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1990 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Bob L. Samuelson (Democratic) 41.1% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1990 > Election results > Party
Republican |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1990 > Election results > Status
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Re-elected, 58.9% |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1994 > Election results > Incumbent
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Walter Dale Miller |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1994 > Election results > Party
Republican |
US gubernatorial elections, 1994 > Election results > Status
Defeated in primary, Republican victory |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1998 > Summary of results > Incumbent
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Bill Janklow |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1998 > Summary of results > Opposing Candidates
Bernie Hunhoff (Democratic) 32.9%
Bob Newland (Libertarian) 1.7%
Ronald Wieczorek (Independent) 1.4% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1998 > Summary of results > Party
Republican |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1998 > Summary of results > Status
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Re-elected, 64.0% |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Incumbent
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Bill Janklow |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Mike Rounds (Republican) 56.8%
Jim Abbott (Democratic) 41.9%
James Carlson (Independent) 0.7%
Nathan Barton (Libertarian) 0.6% |
US gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Party
Republican |
US gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Status
Term-Limited, Republican victory |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2006 > Elections > Incumbent
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Mike Rounds |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2006 > Elections > Party
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Republican |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2006 > Elections > Status
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Re-elected |
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Western Governors Association > Current Western Governors > Current Governor
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Mike Rounds |
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Western Governors Association > Current Western Governors > Elected/took office
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2,003 |
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Western Governors Association > Current Western Governors > Party
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Republican |
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Western Governors Association > Current Western Governors > Seat Up
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2010 (term-limited) |
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