1990 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1990 South Dakota gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1990 to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican Governor George S. Mickelson was re-elected, defeating Democratic nominee Bob L. Samuelson. As of 2021, this is the last time Oglala County and Todd County voted for the Republican candidate.

1990 South Dakota gubernatorial election

November 6, 1990 (1990-11-06)
Turnout61.07% (voting eligible)[1]
 
Nominee George Mickelson Bob Samuelson
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Walter Dale Miller Shirley Halleen
Popular vote 151,198 105,525
Percentage 58.9% 41.1%

County results

Mickelson:      50-60%      60-70%

Samuelson:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

George Mickelson
Republican

Elected Governor

George Mickelson
Republican

Republican primary

Candidates

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • Bob L. Samuelson

General election

Results

South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1990[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican George S. Mickelson (inc.) 151,198 58.90
Democratic Bob L. Samuelson 105,525 41.10
Total votes 256,723 100.00
Republican hold

References

  1. "SD Governor". Our Campaigns. June 8, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  2. "1990 General Election Returns for Statewide Offices". South Dakota Secretary of State. South Dakota Secretary of State. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  3. Leip, David. "1990 Gubernatorial General Election Results - South Dakota". Retrieved June 5, 2014.


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