South Dakota
Population: 764,309
Size: 75,885 sq. miles
Primary election: Tues. June 3 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Bush) 59.9% v. 38.4%
Lower House
Total seats: 70
Party breakdown: 20D/50R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Upper House
Total seats: 35
Party breakdown: 15D/20R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Constitutional Offices
Governor: R
Lt. Governor: R
Secretary of State: R
Attorny General: R
Next election: 2010
Senate
Tim Johnson (D)
Next election: 2008
Challengers:
John Thune (R)
Next election: 2010
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 1
Party breakdown: 1(D)
Competitive districts:
South Dakota Democratic Party
207 East Capitol, Suite 103 - Google Maps
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-1750
democrats@sddp.org
www.sddp.org
The State Legislature is responsible for creating both redistricting plans which must then be approved by the Governor.