Dennis Daugaard

Republican

Undefeated: 3-0 career record

GovernorState Senate
Electoral Grade
B+
+22.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 76% of candidates2 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

3
Races
3-0
W-L (100%)
-30.9
Avg Margin
1998–2014
Career Span
Best: +-23.0 (2010 Governor)Worst: -45.0 (2014 Governor)

Career Margin Trend3 races

R+40R+20EvenD+20D+40199820102014

Career Timeline

195,477
Candidate Votes
70.5%
Vote %
277,403
Total Votes
-45.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+30.0
Race Score
+27.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-18.0
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Susan M WismerDEM