Joel Dykstra

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.

Joel Dykstra
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 16th district
In office January 14, 2003 – January 13, 2009 Serving with Margaret V. Gillespie
Preceded by	Mike Broderick
Succeeded by	Jim Bolin Dan Lederman
Personal details
Born	(1958-02-13) February 13, 1958 (age 67) Canton, South Dakota, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Vicki
Children	3
Alma mater	Oral Roberts University (BS)
Profession	CEO of Global Services Group, Inc.

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 (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%.^[1]

See also

• 2008 United States Senate election in South Dakota