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      Home›Candidates›Gary Bender

      Gary Bender

      Republican

      Undefeated: 2-0 career record

      State House
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      2
      Races
      2-0
      W-L (100%)
      -24.7
      Avg Margin
      1984–1986
      Career Span
      Best: +-24.4 (1986 State House)Worst: -25.0 (1984 State House)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+20EvenD+2019841986

      Career Timeline

      1986 State HouseSouth DakotaDistrict 18
      5,853
      Candidate Votes
      33.2%
      Vote %
      17,646
      Total Votes
      -24.4%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Edward E VangerpenREP
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