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The 1968 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968.
Incumbent Republican Governor Nils Boe did not stand for re-election.
Republican nominee Frank Farrar defeated Democratic nominee Robert Chamberlin with 57.65% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on June 4, 1968. [1] [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Chamberlin | unopposed | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank Farrar | unopposed | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank Farrar | 159,646 | 57.65% | ||
| Democratic | Robert Chamberlin | 117,260 | 42.35% | ||
| Majority | 42,386 | 15.30% | |||
| Turnout | 276,906 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
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