Joel Dykstra
Male, Person
1958 –
Who is Joel Dykstra?
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. 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%.
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- Born
- Feb 13, 1958
Canton - Spouses
- Religion
- Evangelicalism
- Education
- Oral Roberts University
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on July 23, 2013
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