There are more than 30 states, who either by statute or constitutional amendment, have defined marriage as being between a man and a woman.

He previously served as a United States Representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district. S. Throughout September Daschle led Thune by margins of 2–5%; from October until the November 2 election most polls showed Thune and Daschle tied 49% to 49% among likely voters.

He previously served as a United States Representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district.