1980 United States Senate election in South Dakota information
1980 United States Senate election in South Dakota
← 1974
November 4, 1980
1986 →
Nominee
James Abdnor
George McGovern
Party
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Democratic
Popular vote
190,594
129,018
Percentage
58.20%
39.40%
County results
Abdnor: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90%
McGovern: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
U.S. senator before election
George McGovern
Democratic
Elected U.S. Senator
James Abdnor
Republican
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The 1980 United States Senate election in South Dakota was held on Tuesday November 4, Incumbent United States Senator George McGovern ran for re-election to a fourth term, but was defeated by Republican James Abdnor.
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