1970 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1970 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970.

1970 South Dakota gubernatorial election

November 3, 1970
 
Nominee Richard F. Kneip Frank Farrar
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 131,616 108,347
Percentage 54.85% 45.15%

County results
Kneip:      50–60%      60–70%
Farrar:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election

Frank Farrar
Republican

Elected Governor

Richard F. Kneip
Democratic

Incumbent Republican Governor Frank Farrar was defeated by Democratic nominee Richard F. Kneip who won 54.85% of the vote.

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