The 2008 United States House of Representatives election in South Dakota took place on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Voters selected a representative for their single
At-Large district, who ran on a statewide ballot.
Democratic incumbent
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin was challenged by the Republican nominee, businessman and attorney Chris Lien. Neither candidate was opposed in the June 3, 2008 primary. CQ Politics forecasted this race as 'Safe Democrat'.
Race ranking and details
from CQ Politics
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George W. Bush
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won in this district 60% to 38% for John Kerry in 2004
2004 was designated as an International Year of Rice by the United Nations, and the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle Against Slavery and its Abolition (by UNESCO).
Events January
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. As of 2022, this election, along with the simultaneous Senate race, is the last time a Democrat won a statewide election in South Dakota. This also the last time either party won every county in the state in a contested race.
Election results
See also
* South Dakota's at-large congressional district
South Dakota's at-large congressional district is the sole congressional district for the state of South Dakota. Based on area, it is the fourth largest congressional district in the nation.
The district is currently represented by Dusty Johnson ...
References
External links
Elections
from the ''South Dakota Secretary of State''
U.S. Congress candidates for South Dakota
at Project Vote Smart
South Dakota U.S. House Races
from ''2008 Race Tracker''
Campaign contributions for South Dakota congressional races
from OpenSecrets
Campaign contributions
from OpenSecrets
*Campaign websites (Archived)
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin for Congress
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