1980 United States Senate election in South Dakota
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County results Abdnor: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% McGovern: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1980 United States Senate election in South Dakota was held on Tuesday November 4, 1980. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator George McGovern ran for re-election to a fourth term, but was defeated by Republican James Abdnor.