1974 South Dakota gubernatorial election


The 1974 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. This election was the first in South Dakota to elect the governor for a four-year term, after it was allowed by a constitutional amendment passed in 1972. Democratic nominee and Governor Richard F. Kneip was re-elected, defeating Republican nominee John E. Olson. As of, this is the most recent election in which a Democrat was elected Governor of South Dakota.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Republican primary

Candidates

General election

Results