1998 South Dakota gubernatorial election

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1998 South Dakota gubernatorial election
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  1994 November 3, 1998 2002  
  William Janklow (South Dakota Governor).jpg No image.svg
Nominee Bill Janklow Bernie Hunhoff
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Carole Hillard Elsie Meeks
Popular vote166,62185,473
Percentage64.0%32.9%

1998 South Dakota gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Janklow:      40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%
Hunhoff:      50–60%     60–70%     80–90%

Governor before election

Bill Janklow
Republican

Elected Governor

Bill Janklow
Republican

The 1998 South Dakota gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1998, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican incumbent Bill Janklow was re-elected, defeating Democratic nominee Bernie Hunhoff.

Contents

General election

Results

South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1998 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Bill Janklow (incumbent) 166,621 64.04% +8.68%
Democratic Bernie Hunhoff 85,47332.85%-7.67%
Libertarian Bob Newland4,3891.69%-2.43%
Independent Ronald Wieczorek3,7041.42%
Majority81,14831.19%+16.35%
Turnout 260,187
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. "1998 Gubernatorial General Election Results - South Dakota".