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April 16, 2008
Johnson Campaign Holds Cash Advantage
Democratic Senator Tim Johnson has raised almost 23 times more than Republican Joel Dykstra in his bid to win re-election this November.
Johnson had raised a total of $4.6 million as of March 31st. Dykstra had raised a little less than $204,000.
Another Republican candidate, Sam Kephart of Spearfish, did not return calls requesting his fundraising information.
April 14, 2008
Senate Challengers Hope Voters Want Change
Two Republican challengers admit they can't match Democratic Senator Tim Johnson in fundraising and name recognition. But they say they hope the national clamor for change will help them beat the odds.
Johnson seeks a third U.S. Senate term as he recovers from the brain hemorrhage he suffered 16 months ago.
March 24, 2008
Little-Known Candidate's Key Issue: Illegal Immigration
The first Republican US Senate candidate to qualify for the June 3rd primary ballot says his key issue is illegal immigration.
Charles Lyonel Gonyo of Trent says he spent the last 12 years fighting illegal immigration.
Gonyo says he'll be the only candidate, "that's pro-American."
Gonyo says he attended South Dakota State University and that he worked as a veterinarian before focusing on illegal immigration.
March 21, 2008
Johnson Files For Third Senate Term
Democrat Tim Johnson has filed his official nominating petition to seek a third term in the U.S. Senate.
According to the South Dakota secretary of state's Website, state Representative Joel Dykstra of Canton also filed petition signatures this week to seek the Republican nomination to challenge Johnson.
March 17, 2008
Daschle: No Desire To Return To Government Job
A favorite pastime for political observers is to speculate about the future of politicians or former politicians.
One political blog has speculated about a 2010 rematch between former Senator Tom Daschle and Senator John Thune, who defeated Daschle four years ago.
In an interview, Daschle said, "That's not going to happen."
He also shot down speculation that he could be a replacement candidate if Democratic Senator Tim Johnson, who suffered a brain hemorrhage in 2006, had a medical problem during his re-election campaign this year.
March 10, 2008
Steve Kirby Will Not Seek Senate Seat
KELOLAND TV received the following release from Steve Kirby
March 8, 2008
Bush Can't Change Governor's Mind
Governor Mike Rounds says President Bush tried again but couldn't persuade him to run for the U.S. Senate this year.
January 11, 2008
Johnson Has Raised Over $4 Million
Senator Tim Johnson's campaign say he's raised more than $4 million for his re-election bid this year, including more than $700,000 in the final three months of 2007.
A release from the campaign said the South Dakota Democrat raised more than $2.3 million last year and has more than $2.4 million on hand.
January 4, 2008
Dykstra Begins Petition Drive
US Senate hopeful Joel Dykstra of Canton plans to kick off a petition drive today in his hometown.
Dykstra needs to get the signatures of 2,070 registered voters on nominating petitions for the Republican primary election this spring.
So far, two other Republicans have throw their hats in the ring: Bert Tollefson of Watertown and Spearfish businessman Sam Kephart.
December 18, 2007
Johnson To Appear In Vermillion
Next month, Sen. Tim Johnson plans to make his first visit to his hometown of Vermillion since his life-threatening brain hemorrhage of a year ago.
Vermillion Mayor Dan Christopherson says the Jan. 4 event will be a great opportunity to welcome Johnson home.
In a release, Johnson's office says the event is open to everyone and that the senator wants to thank them for their patience and support.
December 14, 2007
Dykstra Gears Up Senate Campaign
US Senate candidate Joel Dykstra of Canton is cranking up his campaign.
He's hired finance and communications directors and has added two consultants in his quest for the Republican nomination next June.
Dykstra is the assistant majority leader in the South Dakota House.
November 29, 2007
Professor Says Johnson Tough To Beat
A Northern State University professor says Democratic US Senator Tim Johnson will be difficult to defeat if he seeks re-election next year.
Ken Blanchard says it'll be tough for the Republican nominee to attack Johnson because of his health problems.
Johnson is recovering from emergency brain surgery last December and still has trouble walking and talking.
November 13, 2007
Kephart Campaigns For U.S. Senate
A Republican running for his party's U.S. Senate nomination says people are tired of the bickering in Washington and want action.
October 30, 2007
Johnson Announces Campaign Staff
Senator Tim Johnson's campaign announced on Monday that South Dakota native Steve Jarding will head Johnson's 2008 re-election campaign.
Jarding was hired earlier this year to the senator's legislative staff and will now assume the role of campaign manager for the South Dakota Democrat.
October 19, 2007
Voters React To Johnson's Announcement
With a slight break in rainy weather, people were out and about in Sioux Falls Friday evening. One topic of conversation: Senator Tim Johnson's announcement he plans to run for re-election in 2008.
October 19, 2007
Campaign Manager: Johnson Has Work To Do
Johnson has hinted that an announcement about his candidacy might be coming soon, and Friday afternoon, in an e-mail sent to supporters, South Dakota's senior U.S. Senator made it official.
October 19, 2007
Dykstra Reacts To Johnson Announcement
One of two Republicans seeking the Senate seat now held by Democrat Tim Johnson says he's pleased Johnson is in the race.
State Representative Joel Dykstra of Canton says if he wins the GOP nomination, he will look forward to seeing the senator on the campaign trail.
Dykstra says Johnson's medical condition is irrelevant to the race.
October 19, 2007
Johnson Running For Re-Election
Democrat Tim Johnson says he's a candidate for a third term in the United States Senate.
October 12, 2007
Johnson Reports Over $2 Million On Hand For Re-Election
Senator Tim Johnson, who has yet to formally declare his candidacy, has more than $2 million in cash on hand for a re-election bid.
October 11, 2007
Corsica Man To Run For U.S. Senate
A Corsica man, Joseph Pengitore, has set up a Web site that indicates his intention to become an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Tim Johnson.
The Web site says Pengitore will run a campaign based on integrity, not good looks, special interests, political connections or wealth.
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