United States House of Representatives election in South Dakota, 2006

United States House of Representatives election in South Dakota, 2006

November 7, 2006

Nominee Stephanie Herseth Sandlin Bruce Whalen Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 230,468 97,864 Percentage 69.09 29.3

House Member before election Stephanie Herseth Sandlin Democratic Elected House Member Stephanie Herseth Sandlin Democratic

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The 2006 United States House of Representatives election in South Dakota took place on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. Voters selected a representative for their single At-Large district, who ran on a statewide ballot.

Democratic incumbent Stephanie Herseth was challenged by Republican nominee Chairman of the Shannon County Republican Party Bruce Whalen. Neither candidate was opposed in the June 6, 2006 primary. George W. Bush won in this district 61% to 39% over John Kerry in 2004.

Election results

Despite the strong performance of Republicans in many of the state elections held that year, including Incumbent Republican Governor Mike Rounds's 62%-36% victory over former state Representative Jack Billion, Herseth was nevertheless reelected.

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