South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1982

South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1982

November 2, 1982

Nominee Bill Janklow Mike O'Connor Party Republican Democratic Running mate Lowell Hansen Willis Danokas Popular vote 197,429 81,136 Percentage 70.87% 29.13%

Governor before election Bill Janklow Republican Governor Bill Janklow Republican

The 1982 South Dakota gubernatorial elections were held on November 2, 1982, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican candidate Bill Janklow was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Mike O'Connor to take a second term in office.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Bill Janklow, incumbent Governor of South Dakota

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Mike O'Connor
• Elvern Varilek

Results

Democratic primary results[1][2]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike O'Connor	24,101	58.76
	Democratic	Elvern Varilek	16,916	41.24
Total votes			41,017	100.00

General election

Results

South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1982[3][4]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Bill Janklow (inc.)	197,429	70.87
	Democratic	Mike O'Connor	81,136	29.13
Majority			116,293	41.74%
Voter turnout			%
	Republican hold

References

1. "SD Governor – D Primary". Our Campaigns. January 21, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
2. "Official Election Results and Registration Figures for South Dakota" (PDF). South Dakota Secretary of State. 1982. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
3. Leip, David (April 24, 2007). "1982 Gubernatorial General Election Results – South Dakota". Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
4. "SD Governor". Our Campaigns. December 26, 2009. Retrieved June 5, 2014.