Joel Dykstra

Joel D. Dykstra
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
from the 16th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
2003
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, who has represented 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]

See also

Notes

  1. Peter Harriman. "Johnson drubs Dykstra". Argus Leader. Retrieved November 14, 2008.

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Party political offices
Preceded by
John Thune
Republican nominee for United States Senator from South Dakota
(Class 2)

2008
Succeeded by
Mike Rounds