Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of South Dakota
1986 South Dakota gubernatorial election
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← 1982 | November 4, 1986 (1986-11-04) | 1990 → |
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| | | Nominee | George Mickelson | Lars Herseth | | Party | Republican | Democratic | Running mate | Walter D. Miller | Ted Thoms | Popular vote | 152,543 | 141,898 | Percentage | 51.8% | 48.2% | |
County results Mickelson: 50–60% 60–70% Herseth: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% |
Governor before election Bill Janklow Republican | Elected Governor George Mickelson Republican | |
The 1986 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986 to elect the Governor of South Dakota. Incumbent Bill Janklow was term-limited, so the field for the new governor was open. Republican nominee George S. Mickelson was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Ralph Lars Herseth.
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary results[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | George S. Mickelson | 40,979 | 35.30 |
| Republican | Clint Roberts | 37,250 | 32.08 |
| Republican | Lowell Hansen | 21,884 | 18.85 |
| Republican | Alice Kundert | 15,985 | 13.77 |
Total votes | 116,098 | 100.00 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Democratic primary results[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Ralph Lars Herseth | 30,801 | 42.81 |
| Democratic | Richard F. Kneip | 27,811 | 38.66 |
| Democratic | Kenneth D. Stofferahn | 13,332 | 18.53 |
Total votes | 71,944 | 100.00 |
General election
Results
South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1986[3][4] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | George S. Mickelson | 152,543 | 51.81 |
| Democratic | Ralph Lars Herseth | 141,898 | 48.19 |
Total votes | 294,441 | 100.00 |
| Republican hold |
References
- ^ Leip, David (April 17, 2007). "1986 Gubernatorial Republican Primary Election Results - South Dakota". Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ^ "SD Governor - D Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ^ "Official Election Returns and Registration Figures for South Dakota" (PDF). South Dakota Secretary of State. South Dakota Secretary of State. 1986. p. 3. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ^ Leip, David (May 18, 2008). "1986 Gubernatorial General Election Results - South Dakota". Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved June 5, 2014.