1986 United States Senate election in South Dakota
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.[1]
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Republican primary
Candidates
- James Abdnor, incumbent U.S. Senator
- Bill Janklow, Governor of South Dakota
Results
Although Abdnor won 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 a popular incumbent governor. Many political analysts say this was one of the factors in Abdnor's general election loss.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Abdnor (incumbent) | 63,414 | 54.51% | |
| Republican | Bill Janklow | 52,924 | 45.49% | |
| Total votes | 116,338 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Candidates
- James Abdnor (R), incumbent U.S. Senator
- Tom Daschle (D), U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tom Daschle | 152,657 | 51.60% | +12.21% | |
| Republican | James Abdnor (incumbent) | 143,173 | 48.40% | -9.80% | |
| Total votes | 295,830 | 100.00% | N/A | ||
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See also
References
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