1972 South Dakota gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1972 South Dakota gubernatorial election
Country:South Dakota
Flag Year:1963
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1970 South Dakota gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1970
Next Election:1974 South Dakota gubernatorial election
Next Year:1974
Image1:File:Dick Kneip.jpg
Nominee1:Richard F. Kneip
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Running Mate1:Bill Dougherty
Popular Vote1:185,012
Percentage1:60.0%
Nominee2:Carveth Thompson
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:123,165
Percentage2:40.0%
Map Size:260px
Governor
Before Election:Richard F. Kneip
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Richard F. Kneip
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1972 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. It was the last election in South Dakota to elect the governor for a two-year term after a 1972 state constitutional amendment established a four-year term.[1] Democratic nominee Richard F. Kneip was re-elected, defeating Republican nominee Carveth Thompson. Despite incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon winning The state with 62% of the vote on the same ballot.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Public affairs, Issues 52-108 . February 1973 . June 5, 2014.