**24. Who defeated Dayton in the U.S. Senate election in 1982?**
David Durenberger
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David Durenberger, a Republican from Minnesota, defeated incumbent Democrat Mark Dayton in the 1982 U.S. Senate election. Durenberger campaigned on a platform of fiscal conservatism and support for President Reagan's economic policies. He also benefited from a strong economy and voter dissatisfaction with Dayton's performance in office.
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**25. What campaign promise did Dayton make about tax loopholes?**
**26. How many terms did Dayton serve as Minnesota's governor?**
**27. Which governor's administration did Dayton return to after his 1982 Senate loss?**
**28. Under which president’s administration did Dayton express his opposition?**
**29. In what year did Mark Dayton choose not to seek a third term as governor?**
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