South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1974
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The 1974 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. This election was the first in South Dakota to elect the governor for a four-year term, after it was allowed by a constitutional amendment passed in 1972.[1] Democratic nominee and Governor Richard F. Kneip was re-elected, defeating Republican nominee John E. Olson.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
| Democratic primary results[2] |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Richard F. Kneip (inc.) |
45,932 |
66.19 |
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Democratic |
Bill Dougherty |
23,467 |
33.81 |
| Total votes |
69,399 |
100.00 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- John E. Olson
- Ronald F. Williamson
- Oscar W. Hagen
Results
| Democratic primary results[2] |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
John E. Olson |
49,973 |
55.57 |
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Republican |
Ronald F. Williamson |
25,509 |
28.37 |
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Republican |
Oscar W. Hagen |
14,444 |
16.06 |
| Total votes |
89,926 |
100.00 |
General election
Results
References
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