The 2004 elections in South Dakota were punctuated by John Thune's victory over incumbent Senator (and Senate Minority Leader) Tom Daschle. Stephanie Herseth won re-election to the South Dakota Congressional seat.
George W Bush won South Dakota's 3 electoral votes in the 2004 presidential election.
2004 South Dakota Election Winners
South Dakota Senate
John R Thune
(51%) REP
Also on the ballot: Tom Daschle (DFL Incumbent - 49%)
South Dakota 1st District
Stephanie HersethIncumbent (53%) DFL
Also on the ballot: Larry Diedrich (REP - 46%); Terry Begay (LIB - 1%)