South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1974

South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1974

November 5, 1974 (1974-11-05)

Nominee Richard F. Kneip John E. Olson Party Democratic Republican Running mate Harvey L. Wollman Charles Clay Popular vote 149,151 129,077 Percentage 53.61% 46.39%

Governor before election Richard F. Kneip Democratic Governor Richard F. Kneip Democratic

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The 1974 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. This election was the first in South Dakota to elect the governor for a four-year term, after it was allowed by a constitutional amendment passed in 1972.^[1] Democratic nominee and Governor Richard F. Kneip was re-elected, defeating Republican nominee John E. Olson.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Richard F. Kneip, incumbent Governor of South Dakota
• Bill Dougherty, Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• John E. Olson
• Ronald F. Williamson
• Oscar W. Hagen

Results

General election

Results

References