Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of South Dakota
The 1934 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Incumbent Democratic Governor Tom Berry ran for re-election to a second term. After defeating an intra-party challenge from Lieutenant Governor Hans Ustrud, Berry faced magazine publisher William C. Allen, who won a crowded Republican primary with a large plurality. Aided by the national environment favoring Democrats, Berry won re-election in a landslide.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Tom Berry, incumbent Governor
- Hans Ustrud, Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota[1]
Results
Democratic primary[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Tom Berry (inc.) | 61,484 | 79.31% |
| Democratic | Hans Ustrud | 16,037 | 20.69% |
Total votes | 77,521 | 100.00% |
Republican primary
Candidates
- William C. Allen, publisher of the Dakota Farmer[3]
- Otto Kaas, State Senator from Marshall County[4]
- Daniel K. Loucks, former Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives[5]
- Charles A. Alseth, State Representative from Kingsbury County[6]
Results
Republican primary[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | William C. Allen | 46,654 | 47.94% |
| Republican | Otto Kaas | 19,113 | 19.64% |
| Republican | Daniel K. Loucks | 17,846 | 18.34% |
| Republican | Charles A. Alseth | 13,702 | 14.08% |
Total votes | 97,315 | 100.00% |
General election
Results
1934 South Dakota gubernatorial election[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | Tom Berry (inc.) | 172,228 | 58.60% | +2.97% |
| Republican | William C. Allen | 119,477 | 40.65% | -1.75% |
| Independent | Knute Walstad | 2,190 | 0.75% | — |
Majority | 52,751 | 17.95% | +4.72% |
Turnout | 293,895 | 100.00% | |
| Democratic hold |
References
- ^ "Ustrud Enters Battle For Party Nomination As Opponent Of Berry". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. February 27, 1934. p. 1. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ a b c Nelson, Nelson; Heinrich, Chad W., eds. (2005). "Chapter 8: Elections". Legislative Manual: South Dakota, 2005. Pierre, S.D. p. 629.
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: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ "W. C. Allen, Aberdeen, to Run for Republican Nomination for Governor in May 1 Race: Farm Magazine Publisher Announces Candidacy After Appeals From Friends". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. March 23, 1934. p. 1. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Otto L. Kaas". Historical Listing. South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Daniel K. Loucks". Historical Listing. South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Chalres A. Alseth". Historical Listing. South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
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