With the current vote standing as of press time at 53% for Stephanie Herseth, the Associated Press has projected that she has won re-election. Her Republican challenger, Larry Diedrich conceded the race shortly afterward.

Representative Herseth's special friend, Max Sandlin, was soundly defeated for re-election in the 1st District of Texas. Representative Sandlin had only 37% of the vote in that contest.

Senator Tom Daschle is in a close race for his re-election. With the passage of time it is looking those prospects look very bleak. Challenger John Thune has pulled out ahead. This race could have far reaching implications if that does come about.

South Dakota elected Dustin "Dusty" Johnson to the Public utilities commission. He defeated incumbent Jim Burg despite not appearing in his own advertising. There are now 3 Republican commissioners on the three member panel.