Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of South Dakota
1970 South Dakota gubernatorial election|
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Nominee
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Richard F. Kneip
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Frank Farrar
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Party
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Democratic
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Republican
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Popular vote
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131,616
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108,347
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Percentage
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54.85%
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45.15%
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County results Kneip: 50–60% 60–70% Farrar: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% |
Governor before election
Frank Farrar
Republican
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Elected Governor
Richard F. Kneip
Democratic
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The 1970 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970.
Incumbent Republican Governor Frank Farrar was defeated by Democratic nominee Richard F. Kneip who won 54.85% of the vote.
Primary elections[]
Primary elections were held on June 2, 1970.
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
- Richard F. Kneip, State Senator
Results[]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
- Frank Farrar, incumbent Governor
- Frank E. Henderson, State Senator
Results[]
General election[]
Candidates[]
- Frank Farrar, Republican
- Richard F. Kneip, Democratic
Results[]
References[]
Bibliography[]
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