| Election Name: | 1956 South Dakota gubernatorial election |
| Country: | South Dakota |
| Flag Year: | 1909 |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1954 South Dakota gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1954 |
| Next Election: | 1958 South Dakota gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1958 |
| Election Date: | November 6, 1956 |
| Image1: | File:Joe Foss official portrait as Governor.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Joe Foss |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 158,819 |
| Percentage1: | 54.39% |
| Nominee2: | Ralph Herseth |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 133,198 |
| Percentage2: | 45.61% |
| Map Size: | 260px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Joe Foss |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Joe Foss |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1956 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956.
Incumbent Republican Governor Joe Foss defeated Democratic nominee Ralph Herseth with 54.39% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on June 5, 1956.[1]