South Dakota Governor

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Republican Favored

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Jack Billion

Occupation
Physician

Education
MD, Medicine, Loyola University

Born
Sioux Falls, SD, USA

Residence
Sioux Falls, SD

Religion
United Methodist

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Republican Candidate

Marion Rounds (Incumbent)

Occupation
Insurance Agent; Realtor

Education
BS, Political Science, South Dakota State University

Elected
2002

Born
October 24, 1954, Huron, SD, United States

Residence
Pierre, SD

Religion
Catholic

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South Dakota

Demographic Data (2007 Census)

Population: 796,215
Male: 50.0%
Female: 50.0%
Median Age: 37.1
18 Years and Over: 75.4%
65 Years and Over: 14.3%
Employed: 132.3%
Median Household Income: $43,424
Families Below Poverty Level: 8.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.6%
(of those over 25)

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