Close S.D. Senate race decided

Close S.D. Senate race decided

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2002

Senator Tim Johnson's (D-South Dakota) narrow victory over Republican John Thune was complete on Wednesday.

Thune conceded defeat rather than call for a recount as he is allowed to under state law. Johnson beat Thune by 524 votes.

Get the Story:
Thune decides to accept slim loss (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 11/14)
Thune concedes election defeat (The Rapid City Journal 11/14)

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