• John McCain defeated Barack Obama in South Dakota in the 2008 presidential election, winning the state's 3 electoral votes.

  According to Pollster.com, McCain maintained a lead over Obama throughout the presidential race. However, McCain went on the lose the presidential election. McCain gave a concession speech in Phoenix, Arizona, congratulating his opponent on his perseverance.Pollster.com: [http://www.pollster.com/polls/sd/08-sd-pres-ge-mvo.php 2008 South Dakota Presidential General Election: McCain vs Obama]

  In the senate race, democrat Timothy Johnson defeated republican Joel Dykstra.msnbc.com: South Dakota 2008 Election Results

• Fast Facts

  1. Winner: John McCain
  2. • Barack Obama
     : 170,877
  3. • John McCain
     : 202,999CNN: South Dakota 2008 Election Results
  4. Electoral votes: 3
  5. Polls opened: 7:00 a.m.
  6. Current polls: John McCain is leading by a 8 point margin over Barack Obama at 51.0 to 43.0
  7. Democrat voters: 195,063
  8. Republican voters: 235,388
  9. Libertarian voters: 1,002
  10. Independent voters: 75,894
  11. Democratic Primary/Caucus winner: Hilary Clinton
  12. Republican Primary/Caucus winner: John McCain

• Past South Dakota Winners

  1. 2004: George W. Bush
  2. 2000: George W. Bush
  3. 1996: Bob Dole
  4. 1992: George H. W. Bush

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  South Dakota Election Results | South Dakota | Barack Obama | John McCain | Hillary Rodham Clinton | Bob Dole | George W. Bush | George H. W. Bush | 2008 South Dakota Primary | 2008 South Dakota Primary Exit Polls | 2008 Primary Calendar

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