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'''Joel D. Dykstra''' is a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of the [[South Dakota House of Representatives]], representing the 16th District since 2003. His district includes [[Lincoln County, South Dakota|Lincoln]] and [[Union County, South Dakota|Union]] counties.
'''Joel D. Dykstra''' (born February 13, 1958) is an American businessman and politician who served as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of the [[South Dakota House of Representatives]], who represented the 16th District from 2003 to 2009. His district included [[Lincoln County, South Dakota|Lincoln]] and [[Union County, South Dakota|Union]] counties.


In 1980 Dykstra graduated from [[Oral Roberts University]] in [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]] with a degree in Business Management. Dykstra has three daughters and one granddaughter. He and his family lived in Europe for nine years while Dykstra worked for [[Lasmo|Lasmo Energy]].
Dykstra has officially entered the race for the Republican nomination to face Sen. [[Tim Johnson (politician)|Tim Johnson]] (D) in 2008.


In 2007, Dykstra announced his candidacy for [[United States Senate]], vying for the seat then held by incumbent Senator [[Tim Johnson (South Dakota politician)|Tim Johnson]] (D). Dykstra was defeated on November 4, 2008, when Senator Johnson held onto his Senate seat by a margin of approximately 62.5% to 37.5%.<ref>{{cite web|author=Peter Harriman|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/argusleader/access/1694936301.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Nov+5%2C+2008&author=Peter+Harriman&pub=Argus+Leader&edition=&startpage=A.3&desc=Johnson+drubs+Dykstra|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715210115/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/argusleader/access/1694936301.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Nov+5,+2008&author=Peter+Harriman&pub=Argus+Leader&edition=&startpage=A.3&desc=Johnson+drubs+Dykstra|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2012|title =Johnson drubs Dykstra|publisher=Argus Leader|accessdate=November 14, 2008}}</ref>
In 1980 Dykstra graduated from [[Oral Roberts University]] in [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]] with a degree in Business Management. Dykstra has three daughters and one granddaughter. He and his family lived in Europe for nine years while Dykstra worked for LASMO Energy.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[United States Senate election in South Dakota, 2008]]
*[[2008 United States Senate election in South Dakota]]

==Notes==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.joeldykstraforsenate.com Joel Dykstra for U.S. Senate]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081031225353/http://www.joeldykstraforsenate.com/ Joel Dykstra for U.S. Senate - Former Campaign website]
*[http://legis.state.sd.us/sessions/2007/mbrdt430.htm South Dakota Legislature - Representative Joel D. Dykstra] '''official SD House website'''
* [http://legis.state.sd.us/sessions/2007/mbrdt430.htm South Dakota Legislature - Representative Joel D. Dykstra] official SD House website
*[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=48443 Project Vote Smart - Representative Joel D. Dykstra (SD)] profile
* [http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=48443 Project Vote Smart - Representative Joel D. Dykstra (SD)] profile
*''Follow the Money'' - Joel D Dykstra
* ''Follow the Money'' - Joel D Dykstra
**[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200641&c=425916 2006] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200441&c=399849 2004] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200241&c=21390 2002] campaign contributions
** [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200641&c=425916 2006] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200441&c=399849 2004] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200241&c=21390 2002] campaign contributions
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*[http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Joel_Dykstra Profile] at [[SourceWatch]] [[Congresspedia]]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070929122032/http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Joel_Dykstra Profile] at [[SourceWatch]]


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|title= [[GOP|Republican]] nominee for [[List of United States Senators from South Dakota|United States Senator from South Dakota]]<br>([[Classes of United States Senators|Class 2]])
|title= [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] nominee for [[List of United States senators from South Dakota|United States Senator from South Dakota]]<br>([[Classes of United States senators|Class 2]])
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[[Category:People from Lincoln County, South Dakota]]
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Latest revision as of 05:35, 16 January 2024

Joel Dykstra
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
from the 16th district
In office
January 14, 2003 – January 13, 2009
Preceded byMike Broderick
Succeeded byJim Bolin
Dan Lederman
Personal details
Born (1958-02-13) February 13, 1958 (age 66)
Canton, South Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseVicki
Children3
Alma materOral Roberts University (BS)
ProfessionCEO of Global Services Group, Inc.

Joel D. Dykstra (born February 13, 1958) is an American businessman and politician who served as a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, who represented the 16th District from 2003 to 2009. His district included Lincoln and Union counties.

In 1980 Dykstra graduated from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma with a degree in Business Management. Dykstra has three daughters and one granddaughter. He and his family lived in Europe for nine years while Dykstra worked for Lasmo Energy.

In 2007, Dykstra announced his candidacy for United States Senate, vying for the seat then held by incumbent Senator Tim Johnson (D). Dykstra was defeated on November 4, 2008, when Senator Johnson held onto his Senate seat by a margin of approximately 62.5% to 37.5%.[1]

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Peter Harriman. "Johnson drubs Dykstra". Argus Leader. Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2008.

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Party political offices
Preceded by Republican nominee for United States Senator from South Dakota
(Class 2)

2008
Succeeded by