1978 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1978 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican nominee Bill Janklow was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Roger D. McKellips.

1978 South Dakota gubernatorial election
November 7, 1978 (1978-11-07)
 
Nominee Bill Janklow Roger D. McKellips
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Lowell Hansen Billie Sutton
Popular vote 147,116 112,679
Percentage 56.6% 43.4%
County results

Janklow:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

McKellips:      50–60%      60–70%      80–90%
Governor before election

Harvey L. Wollman
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Bill Janklow
Republican

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Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Roger McKellips 34,160 49.09
Democratic Harvey L. Wollman (Incumbent) 32,690 46.97
Democratic John Bohr 2,743 3.94
Total votes 69,593 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bill Janklow 46,423 50.89
Republican LeRoy G. Hoffman 30,026 32.92
Republican Clint Roberts 14,774 16.20
Total votes 91,223 100.00

General election

Results
South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1978[4][5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bill Janklow 147,116 56.63
Democratic Roger D. McKellips 112,679 43.37
Total votes 259,795 100.00
Republican gain from Democratic

References
  1. "SD Governor - D Primary". Our Campaigns. April 27, 2008. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  2. "Official Election Results for South Dakota" (PDF). South Dakota Secretary of State. 1978. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  3. "SD Governor - R Primary". Our Campaigns. April 27, 2008. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  4. Leip, David (May 27, 2008). "1978 Gubernatorial General Election Results - South Dakota". Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  5. "Official Election Results By Counties for the State of South Dakota" (PDF). South Dakota Secretary of State. 1978. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
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