1986 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1986 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986 to elect the Governor of South Dakota. Incumbent Bill Janklow was term-limited, so the field for the new governor was open. Republican nominee George S. Mickelson was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Ralph Lars Herseth.

1986 South Dakota gubernatorial election

November 4, 1986 (1986-11-04)
 
Nominee George Mickelson Lars Herseth
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Walter D. Miller Ted Thoms
Popular vote 152,543 141,898
Percentage 51.8% 48.2%

County results
Mickelson:      50–60%      60–70%
Herseth:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Bill Janklow
Republican

Elected Governor

George Mickelson
Republican

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