1956 South Dakota gubernatorial election|
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 County results
Foss: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80–90%
Herseth: 50–60% 60–70% |
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The 1956 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956.
Incumbent Republican Governor Joe Foss defeated Democratic nominee Ralph Herseth with 54.39% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 5, 1956.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Candidates
Results
References
- ^ "South Dakota". Voting Information. Washington, D.C.: Prepared by Office of Armed Forces Information & Education, Department of Defense. March 1956. p. 98. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- ^ "Ralph E. Herseth". Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Museum of South Dakota. May 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- ^ Elections (PDF). p. 634. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- ^ "SD Governor, 1956". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
Bibliography
- Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.
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