| Joel D. Dykstra | |
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| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 16th district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2003 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | February 13, 1958 Canton, South Dakota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Vicki |
| Profession | CEO of Global Services Group, Inc. |
| Religion | Evangelical Christian |
Joel D. Dykstra is a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 16th District since 2003. His district includes Lincoln and Union counties.
In 1980 Dykstra graduated from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma with a degree in Business Management. Dykstra has three daughters and one granddaughter. He and his family lived in Europe for nine years while Dykstra worked for Lasmo Energy.
In 2007, Dykstra announced his candidacy for United States Senate, vying for the seat then held by incumbent Senator Tim Johnson (D). Dykstra was defeated on November 4, 2008 when Senator Johnson held onto his Senate seat by a margin of approximately 62.5 to 37.5.[1]
| Party political offices | ||
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| Preceded by John Thune |
Republican nominee for United States Senator from South Dakota (Class 2) 2008 |
Succeeded by Current nominee |