Political Scientist William Richardson of the University of South Dakota discusses the state's national political scene, as well as possible big changes to come in the state legislature.
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  POPULATION: 738,171

  ELECTORAL VOTES: 3

  STATE CAPITAL: Pierre

  GOVERNOR: William J. Janklow (R)

  SENATORS: Thomas A. Daschle (D),
  Timothy P. Johnson (D)

  HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES: 1 Republican

  1996 PRESIDENTIAL VOTE:
Dole 46%
Clinton 43%
Perot 10%

  1992 PRESIDENTIAL VOTE:
Bush 41%
Clinton 37%
Perot 22%

  PRIMARIES/CAUCUSES:
June 6 -- Presidential primary

  LATEST POLLS:
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