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      Home›Candidates›Larry A Nelson

      Larry A Nelson

      Democratic

      Undefeated: 2-0 career record

      State House
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      2
      Races
      2-0
      W-L (100%)
      +6.4
      Avg Margin
      1986–1988
      Career Span
      Best: +13.1 (1988 State House)Worst: -0.3 (1986 State House)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+10EvenD+1019861988

      Career Timeline

      1988 State HouseSouth DakotaDistrict 17
      4,317
      Candidate Votes
      31.0%
      Vote %
      13,905
      Total Votes
      +13.1%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Mary Beaty EdelenREP
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