1948 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1948 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948.

1948 South Dakota gubernatorial election

November 2, 1948
 
Nominee George Theodore Mickelson Harold J. Volz
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 149,883 95,489
Percentage 61.08% 38.92%

County results
Mickelson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Volz:      50–60%      70–80%

Governor before election

George Theodore Mickelson
Republican

Elected Governor

George Theodore Mickelson
Republican

Incumbent Republican Governor George Theodore Mickelson was re-elected for a second term, defeating Democratic nominee Harold J. Volz with 61.08% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 1, 1948.

Candidates

  • Harold J. Volz, attorney[1] and businessman[2]

Results

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Harold J. Volz unopposed
Total votes

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican George Theodore Mickelson unopposed
Total votes

General election

Candidates

Results

1948 South Dakota gubernatorial election[3][4][5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George Theodore Mickelson 149,883 61.08%
Democratic Harold J. Volz 95,489 38.92%
Majority 54,394 22.16%
Turnout 245,372 100.00%
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. "Demo Candidate Calls For Vigorous Party". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. 3 June 1948. p. 18. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  2. "SD Gov Nominees from West River". SoDak Governors. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  3. Elections (PDF). 2005 South Dakota Legislative Manual. p. 633. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  4. Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 79.
  5. "SD Governor, 1948". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 8 December 2020.

Bibliography

  • Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.
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