South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1986

South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1986

← 1982 November 4, 1986 (1986-11-04) 1990 →
Nominee George S. Mickelson Ralph Lars Herseth Party Republican Democratic Running mate Walter D. Miller Ted Thoms Popular vote 152,543 141,898 Percentage 51.8% 48.2%
County results
Governor before election Bill Janklow Republican Governor George S. Mickelson Republican

Bill Janklow
Republican

George S. Mickelson
Republican

The 1986 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986 to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican nominee George S. Mickelson was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Ralph Lars Herseth.

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