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      Home›Candidates›J E Putnam

      J E Putnam

      Republican

      Undefeated: 4-0 career record

      State House
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      4
      Races
      4-0
      W-L (100%)
      -45.8
      Avg Margin
      1988–2006
      Career Span
      Best: +-11.4 (1998 State House)Worst: -100.0 (2004 State House)

      Career Margin Trend4 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601988199820042006

      Career Timeline

      2006 State HouseSouth DakotaDistrict 19
      5,181
      Candidate Votes
      32.5%
      Vote %
      15,958
      Total Votes
      -36.3%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Gary JerkeREP
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