1982 South Dakota gubernatorial election

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.

1982 South Dakota gubernatorial election
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 70.9% 29.1%
County results

Janklow:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%

O'Connor:      50–60%      60–70%      80–90%
Governor before election

Bill Janklow
Republican

 Elected Governor

Bill Janklow
Republican

Elections in South Dakota

Republican primary

Candidates

Democratic primary

Candidates
  • Mike O'Connor, member of the South Dakota State Senate
  • Elvern Varilek

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%
Turnout 278,565
Republican hold
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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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