United States Senate – GOP Gain
Larry Pressler (R) 170,832 – 66.84%
Don Barnett (D) 84,767 – 33.16%
Total Votes 255,599 – 100.00%
United States House of Representatives – District 1 – DEM Gain
Tom Daschle (D) 64,683 – 50.05%
Leo K. Thorsness (R) 64,544 – 49.95%
Total Votes 129,227 – 100.00%
United States House of Representatives – District 2 – GOP Hold
James Abdnor (R-inc) 70,780 – 56.04%
Robert Samuelson (D) 55,516 – 43.96%
Total Votes 126,296 – 100.00%