| Election Name: | 1982 South Dakota gubernatorial election |
| Country: | South Dakota |
| Flag Year: | 1963 |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1978 South Dakota gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1978 |
| Next Election: | 1986 South Dakota gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1986 |
| Image1: | File:Bill Janklow 1983.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Bill Janklow |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Running Mate1: | Lowell Hansen |
| Popular Vote1: | 197,429 |
| Percentage1: | 70.9% |
| Nominee2: | Mike O'Connor |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Running Mate2: | Willis Danokas |
| Popular Vote2: | 81,136 |
| Percentage2: | 29.1% |
| Map Size: | 260px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Bill Janklow |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Bill Janklow |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1982 South Dakota gubernatorial elections were held on November 2, 1982, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican candidate Bill Janklow was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Mike O'Connor to take a second term in office.