1910 South Dakota gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1910 South Dakota gubernatorial election
Country:South Dakota
Flag Year:1909
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1908 South Dakota gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1908
Next Election:1912 South Dakota gubernatorial election
Next Year:1912
Election Date:November 8, 1910
Nominee1:Robert S. Vessey
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:61,744
Percentage1:58.35%
Nominee2:Chauncey L. Wood
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:37,983
Percentage2:35.90%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Robert S. Vessey
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Robert S. Vessey
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1910 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1910. Incumbent Republican Governor Robert S. Vessey ran for re-election to a second term. He faced two serious competitors in the Republican primary: colorful disbarred attorney George W. Egan and former Governor Samuel H. Elrod, and won the primary only with a narrow plurality. In the general election, he faced Democratic nominee Chauncey L. Wood, the Mayor of Rapid City. He improved on his margin from 1908, defeating Wood in a landslide.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 7, 1910.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

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Prohibition primary

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General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: February 26, 1910. Democratic Candidate: Chauncey L. Wood May be a Democratic Candidate for the Gubernatorial Nomination. Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D.. 2. June 11, 2021.
  2. News: . Man of troubles . Madison Daily Leader . Madison, S.D.. April 15, 1910. 2 . November 8, 2020.