1962 South Dakota gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1962 South Dakota gubernatorial election
Country:South Dakota
Flag Year:1909
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1960 South Dakota gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1960
Next Election:1964 South Dakota gubernatorial election
Next Year:1964
Election Date:November 6, 1962
Image1:File:Archie M. Gubbrud 1962 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Archie M. Gubbrud
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:143,682
Percentage1:56.10%
Nominee2:Ralph Herseth
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:112,438
Percentage2:43.90%
Map Size:260px
Governor
Before Election:Archie M. Gubbrud
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Archie M. Gubbrud
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1962 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962.

Incumbent Republican Governor Archie M. Gubbrud defeated Democratic nominee Ralph Herseth with 56.10% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 5, 1962.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

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