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South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1978

South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1978
South Dakota
← 1974 November 7, 1978 (1978-11-07) 1982 →
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Nominee Bill Janklow Roger D. McKellips
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Lowell Hansen Billie Sutton
Popular vote 147,116 112,679
Percentage 56.6% 43.4%

Governor before election

Harvey L. Wollman
Democratic

Governor

Bill Janklow
Republican


Harvey L. Wollman
Democratic

Bill Janklow
Republican

The 1978 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican nominee Bill Janklow was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Roger D. McKellips.


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