1954 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1954 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954.

1954 South Dakota gubernatorial election

November 2, 1954
 
Nominee Joe Foss Ed C. Martin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 133,878 102,377
Percentage 56.67% 43.33%

County results

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

Martin:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Sigurd Anderson
Republican

Elected Governor

Joe Foss
Republican

Incumbent Republican Governor Sigurd Anderson was term-limited.

Republican nominee Joe Foss defeated Democratic nominee Ed C. Martin with 56.67% of the vote.

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