Stephanie Herseth Sandlin

Democrat Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, an attorney, has been South Dakota's lone member of the U.S. House since she won a special election in 2004, becoming the first woman to represent her state in Congress. She is part of a South Dakota political dynasty. Her grandfather was governor, her grandmother was secretary of state and her father served in the state legislature.

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10 House Races That Hold the Cards for Democrats

By Patricia Murphy

The outlook for Democrats on Election Day has gotten so bad that estimates of the mayhem require metaphors only Mother Nature can supply. Will it be a wave or a tsunami? An early winter storm or a ...

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How 'Common Sense Issues' Could Beat Democrats

By Matt Lewis

While the controversial "outside group" American Crossroads has been getting a lot of attention lately, it is merely one of the groups (albeit one of the best-funded groups) playing a major role in ...

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Kristi Noem's New Ad Has a Message for Pelosi: 'Sorry, Nancy'

By Matt Lewis

Republican Kristi Noem, who is running against Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin for South Dakota's lone House seat, is out with her second TV ad of the general election. Interestingly, the ad does not ...

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Kristi Noem, Rising GOP Star, Under Fire for 20 Speeding Tickets

By Patricia Murphy

Kristi Noem, the Republican nominee challenging incumbent Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin for South Dakota's only House seat, is under fire after local news reporters unearthed her lengthy record of ...

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Tea Party Results Mixed in House Primaries; Upsets, New Faces Emerge

By Patricia Murphy

Primary elections for House races in 11 states Tuesday produced a grab bag of big names, come-from-behind upsets, former congressional aides seeking seats, and insurgent Tea Party candidates who won ...

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