Election Results Assignment

Then give your view on the national results and the local results.  Both the candidates and the initiative measures.
Two paragraphs minimum.

   For South Dakota it was a good election for the republicans.  They grew in numbers with the senate and the house.  Kristi Noem won a tight race against Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin and Dennis Daugaard was also a winner for the republicans.  Many people may also be pleased to know that Law 12(smoking ban) was passed, making it illegal to smoke in bars, resturants, and casinos.  The people also voted on measure 13.  Which would legalize medical marijuana.  This measure did not pass.
   In National Government the republicans took over the house 239 rebublicans.  And in the Senate democrats have 53 while republicans have 47.  Now those in national government have to deal with some of the issues like economy, health care, and budget deficit.