Byron Dale

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
South Dakota
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1998
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Dale3,796
Opponents258,315
1
Elections run

Byron Dale, a Libertarian politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1998 U.S. Senate election in South Dakota to Thomas A. Daschle, receiving 3,796 votes (1.45%).

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How many votes has Byron Dale received?

Byron Dale has received 3,796 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Byron Dale’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1998U.S. SenateSouth DakotaLost3,7961.45%Thomas A. Daschle
Ron Schmidt
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