1960 South Dakota gubernatorial election
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The 1960 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960.
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November 8, 1960
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 County results Gubbrud: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Herseth: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Democratic Governor Ralph Herseth was defeated by Republican nominee Archie M. Gubbrud, who won 50.73% of the vote, Gubbrud defeated Herseth again 2 years later.[1]
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 7, 1960.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Ralph Herseth, incumbent Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ralph Herseth (inc.) | unopposed | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Archie M. Gubbrud | unopposed | ||
General election
Candidates
- Ralph Herseth, Democratic
- Archie M. Gubbrud, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Archie M. Gubbrud | 154,530 | 50.73% | ||
| Democratic | Ralph Herseth (inc.) | 150,095 | 49.27% | ||
| Majority | 4,435 | 1.46% | |||
| Turnout | 304,625 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
