1958 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1958 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958.

1958 South Dakota gubernatorial election

November 4, 1958
 
Nominee Ralph Herseth Phil Saunders
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 132,761 125,520
Percentage 51.40% 48.60%

County results
Herseth:      50โ€“60%      60โ€“70%
Tie:      50โ€“60%
Saunders:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election

Joe Foss
Republican

Elected Governor

Ralph Herseth
Democratic

Incumbent Republican Governor Joe Foss was term-limited.

Democratic nominee Ralph Herseth defeated Republican nominee Phil Saunders with 51.40% of the vote.

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