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1980 United States Congressional Elections – South Dakota

United States Senate – GOP Gain

James Abdnor (R) – 190,59458.20%

George McGovern (D-inc) – 129,01839.40%

Wayne Peterson (I) – 7,8662.40%

Total Votes – 327,478100.00%

United States House of Representatives – District 1 – DEM Hold

Tom Daschle (D-inc) – 109,91065.79%

Bart Kull (R) – 57,15534.21%

Total Votes – 167,065100.00%

United States House of Representatives – District 2 – GOP Hold

Clint Roberts (R) – 88,99158.38%

Kenneth D. Stoferahn (D) – 63,44741.62%

Total Votes – 152,438100.00%

Source: Office of the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives