1970 South Dakota gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | Richard F. Kneip | Frank Farrar | | Party | Democratic | Republican | Popular vote | 131,616 | 108,347 | Percentage | 54.85% | 45.15% | |
County results Kneip: 50–60% 60–70% Farrar: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% |
Governor before election Frank Farrar Republican | Elected Governor Richard F. Kneip Democratic | |
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The 1970 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Primary elections were held on June 2, 1970. Incumbent Republican Governor Frank Farrar was defeated by Democratic nominee Richard F. Kneip who won 54.85% of the vote.
This is the last time that an incumbent governor of South Dakota lost re-election.
Primaries
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Democratic primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Richard F. Kneip | | unopposed |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary results[3][4] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Frank Farrar (incumbent) | 48,520 | 58.17 |
| Republican | Frank E. Henderson | 34,893 | 41.83 |
Total votes | 83,413 | 100.00 |
General election
Candidates
Results
1970 South Dakota gubernatorial election[3][7] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | Richard F. Kneip | 131,616 | 54.85% | |
| Republican | Frank Farrar (incumbent) | 108,347 | 45.15% | |
Majority | 23,269 | 9.70% | |
Turnout | 239,963 | 100.00% | |
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | | |
References
- ^ a b Elections (PDF). p. 637. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
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- ^ "SD Governor, 1970". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
Bibliography
- Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.
- Scammon, Richard M., ed. (1972). America Votes 9: a handbook of contemporary American election statistics, 1970. Washington, D.C.: Governmental Affairs Institute.
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