1956 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1956 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956.

1956 South Dakota gubernatorial election
November 6, 1956
 
Nominee Joe Foss Ralph Herseth
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 158,819 133,198
Percentage 54.39% 45.61%
County results

Foss:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80–90%

Herseth:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Joe Foss
Republican

 Elected Governor

Joe Foss
Republican

Elections in South Dakota

Incumbent Republican Governor Joe Foss defeated Democratic nominee Ralph Herseth with 54.39% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 5, 1956.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ralph Herseth unopposed

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Joe Foss unopposed

General election

Candidates

Results
1956 South Dakota gubernatorial election[4][5][6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Joe Foss 158,819 54.39%
Democratic Ralph Herseth 133,198 45.61%
Majority 25,621 8.77%
Turnout 292,017 100.00%
Republican hold Swing
gollark: This technically cannot be distinguished from it *randomly* returning `4` constantly.
gollark: It just returns `4` now.
gollark: Using apiorandohazards.
gollark: Of course, I *have* slightly backdoored logos's computer's RNG.
gollark: Yes, AES and such are very well-tested and probably not likely to be breakable for years at least.

References
  1. "South Dakota". Voting Information. Washington, D.C.: Prepared by Office of Armed Forces Information & Education, Department of Defense. March 1956. p. 98. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  2. "Ralph E. Herseth". Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Museum of South Dakota. May 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  3. Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 142.
  4. Elections (PDF). 2005 South Dakota Legislative Manual. p. 634. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  5. Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 79.
  6. "SD Governor, 1956". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 21 May 2020.

Bibliography
  • Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.
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