Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of South Dakota
1910 South Dakota gubernatorial election
Nominee
Robert S. Vessey
Chauncey L. Wood
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
61,744
37,983
Percentage
58.35%
35.90%
The 1910 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1910. Incumbent Republican Governor Robert S. Vessey ran for re-election to a second term. He faced two serious competitors in the Republican primary: colorful disbarred attorney George W. Egan and former Governor Samuel H. Elrod , and won the primary only with a narrow plurality. In the general election, he faced Democratic nominee Chauncey L. Wood, the Mayor of Rapid City . He improved on his margin from 1908 , defeating Wood in a landslide.
Primary elections [ ]
Primary elections were held on June 7, 1910.
Democratic primary [ ]
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Republican primary [ ]
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Prohibition primary [ ]
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General election [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Chauncey L. Wood, Democratic
Robert S. Vessey , Republican
O. W. Butterfield, Prohibition
M. G. Opsahl, Independent
Results [ ]
References [ ]
^ "Democratic Candidate: Chauncey L. Wood May be a Democratic Candidate for the Gubernatorial Nomination" . Argus Leader . Sioux Falls, S.D. February 26, 1910. p. 2. Retrieved June 11, 2021 .
^ a b c d Nelson, Nelson; Heinrich, Chad W., eds. (2005). "Chapter 8: Elections". Legislative Manual: South Dakota, 2005 . Pierre, S.D. p. 631.
^ "Man of troubles" . Madison Daily Leader . Madison, S.D. April 15, 1910. p. 2. Retrieved November 8, 2020 .
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