| Advisor | Ellis James Abdnor |
| Start Date | 2004-00-00 |
| Is Current | no |
| Goods | “Everything I know about politics that is good I learned from Jim Abdnor,” Thune said in a statement. |
| Notes | Sen. Abdnor was known for mentoring many future Republican leaders in the state, including Sen. John Thune (R), a former member of his staff. He served as an adviser during Thune’s successful campaign against Daschle in 2004. |