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      Home›Candidates›Sheldon R Songstad

      Sheldon R Songstad

      Republican

      Won 4 consecutive elections (1974–1986)

      State Senate
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      5
      Races
      4-1
      W-L (80%)
      +0.8
      Avg Margin
      1974–1988
      Career Span
      Best: +12.9 (1988 State Senate)Worst: -13.9 (1984 State Senate)

      Career Margin Trend5 races

      R+10EvenD+1019741976198419861988

      Career Timeline

      1988 State SenateSouth DakotaDistrict 11
      4,630
      Candidate Votes
      43.5%
      Vote %
      10,634
      Total Votes
      +12.9%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Pamela NelsonDEM
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