1962 South Dakota gubernatorial election
The 1962 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962.
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Incumbent Republican Governor Archie M. Gubbrud defeated Democratic nominee Ralph Herseth with 56.10% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 5, 1962.
Candidates
- Ralph Herseth, former Governor
Candidates
- Archie M. Gubbrud, incumbent Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Archie M. Gubbrud | unopposed | ||
General election
Candidates
- Ralph Herseth, Democratic
- Archie M. Gubbrud, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Archie M. Gubbrud | 143,682 | 56.10% | ||
| Democratic | Ralph Herseth | 112,438 | 43.90% | ||
| Majority | 31,244 | 12.20% | |||
| Turnout | 256,120 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 142.
- America Votes 5, p. 377.
- Elections (PDF). 2005 South Dakota Legislative Manual. p. 636. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 79.
- America Votes 5, p. 370.
- "SD Governor, 1962". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
Bibliography
- Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.
- Scammon, Richard M., ed. (1964). America Votes 5: a handbook of contemporary American election statistics, 1962. Washington, D.C.: Governmental Affairs Institute.
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