South Dakota -   Elec. Yr Office Candidates Date Posted 2002 Governor U.S. Rep. John Thune (R) 1/16/01 2002 U.S. Senate Sen. Tim Johnson (D) – possible challenger U.S. Rep. John Thune (R)   2002 House Open House Seat – former Brandon State Rep. Roger Hunt (R),   of Brandon, has announced his candidacy. Other possible Repub primary contenders include:  Sioux Falls Mayor Gary Hanson (R), former Citibank executive Ron Williamson (R) and Elkton State Sen. Larry Diedrich (R). 6/17/01
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