2010 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 2010 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 2010 to elect the Governor of South Dakota to a four-year term. Incumbent Republican Governor Mike Rounds was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.

2010 South Dakota gubernatorial election

November 2, 2010
 
Nominee Dennis Daugaard Scott Heidepriem
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Matt Michels Ben Arndt
Popular vote 195,024 122,010
Percentage 61.5% 38.5%

County results
Daugaard:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Heidepreim:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80-90%

Governor before election

Mike Rounds
Republican

Elected Governor

Dennis Daugaard
Republican

Republican candidate Dennis Daugaard was elected, defeating Democratic candidate Scott Heidepriem.

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