Kent Hyde

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
South Dakota
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1992
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hyde4,314
Opponents330,181
1
Elections run

Kent Hyde, an Independent politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1992 U.S. Senate election in South Dakota to Thomas A. Daschle, receiving 4,314 votes (1.29%).

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How many votes has Kent Hyde received?

Kent Hyde has received 4,314 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Kent Hyde’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1992U.S. SenateSouth DakotaLost4,3141.29%Thomas A. Daschle
Charlene Haar

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