American businessman and politician

Joel D. Dykstra (born February 13, 1958) is an American businessman and politician who served as a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, who represented the 16th District from 2003 to 2009. His district included 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 in*bent 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%.

See also

• 2008 United States Senate election in South Dakota

Notes

External links

• Joel Dykstra for U.S. Senate - Former Campaign website
• South Dakota Legislature - Representative Joel D. Dykstra official SD House website
• Project Vote Smart - Representative Joel D. Dykstra (SD) profile
• Follow the Money - Joel D Dykstra
  • 2006 2004 2002 campaign contributions
• Joel Dykstra at South Dakota Legislator Historical Listing
• Profile at SourceWatch