South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1982

South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1982
South Dakota
November 2, 1982 (1982-11-02)

 
Nominee Bill Janklow Mike O'Connor
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Lowell Hansen Willis Danokas
Popular vote 197,429 81,136
Percentage 70.87% 29.13%

County results

Governor before election

Bill Janklow
Republican

Governor

Bill Janklow
Republican

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.

Republican primary

Candidates

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mike O'Connor 24,101 58.76
Democratic Elvern Varilek 16,916 41.24
Total votes 41,017 100.00

General election

Results

South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1982[3][4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bill Janklow (inc.) 197,429 70.87
Democratic Mike O'Connor 81,136 29.13
Majority 116,293 41.74%
Voter turnout %
Republican hold

References

  1. ↑ "SD Governor – D Primary". Our Campaigns. January 21, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Official Election Results and Registration Figures for South Dakota" (PDF). South Dakota Secretary of State. 1982. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  3. ↑ Leip, David (April 24, 2007). "1982 Gubernatorial General Election Results – South Dakota". Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  4. ↑ "SD Governor". Our Campaigns. December 26, 2009. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
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