1910 South Dakota gubernatorial election
The 1910 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1910.
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Incumbent Republican Governor Robert S. Vessey defeated Democratic nominee Chauncey L. Wood with 58.35% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 7, 1910.
Candidates
- Chauncey L. Wood, Mayor of Rapid City[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Chauncey L. Wood | 6,181 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 6,181 | 100.00 | ||
Candidates
- George W. Egan, disbarred attorney[4]
- Samuel H. Elrod, former Governor
- Robert S. Vessey, incumbent Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert S. Vessey | 26,372 | 38.70 | |
| Republican | George W. Egan | 21,446 | 31.47 | |
| Republican | Samuel H. Elrod | 20,335 | 29.84 | |
| Total votes | 68,153 | 100.00 | ||
Candidates
- O. W. Butterfield
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibition | O. W. Butterfield | 687 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 687 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- Chauncey L. Wood, Democratic
- Robert S. Vessey, Republican
- O. W. Butterfield, Prohibition
- M. G. Opsahl, Independent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert S. Vessey | 61,744 | 58.35% | ||
| Democratic | Chauncey L. Wood | 37,983 | 35.90% | ||
| Prohibition | O. W. Butterfield | 4,506 | 4.26% | ||
| Independent | M. G. Opsahl | 1,579 | 1.49% | ||
| Majority | 23,761 | 22.45% | |||
| Turnout | 105,812 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "Chauncey Lynch Wood". Black Hills Knowledge Network. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- "1901–1910 Election Returns" (pdf). South Dakota Secretary of State. Pierre, South Dakota: South Dakota Secretary of State. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- Elections (PDF). 2005 South Dakota Legislative Manual. p. 619-620. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- "Man of troubles". The Madison daily leader. Madison, S.D. 15 April 1910. p. 2. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 79.
- "SD Governor, 1910". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
Bibliography
- Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.
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