1916 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1916 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Republican Governor Frank M. Byrne declined to seek re-election to a third term. Lieutenant Governor Peter Norbeck won the Republican primary to succeed him, and in the general election faced State Representative Orville V. Rinehart. Norbeck won his first term as Governor in a landslide over Rinehart.

1916 South Dakota gubernatorial election

November 7, 1916
 
Nominee Peter Norbeck Orville V. Rinehart
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 72,789 50,545
Percentage 56.64% 39.33%

County results
Norbeck:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Rinehart:      40–50%      50–60%      70–80%

Governor before election

Frank M. Byrne
Republican

Elected Governor

Peter Norbeck
Republican

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