1934 South Dakota gubernatorial election|
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County results
Berry: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Allen: 50-60% |
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The 1934 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Incumbent Democratic Governor Tom Berry ran for re-election to a second term. After defeating an intra-party challenge from Lieutenant Governor Hans Ustrud, Berry faced magazine publisher William C. Allen, who won a crowded Republican primary with a large plurality. Aided by the national environment favoring Democrats, Berry won re-election in a landslide.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
- William C. Allen, publisher of the Dakota Farmer[3]
- Otto Kaas, State Senator from Marshall County[4]
- Daniel K. Loucks, former Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives[5]
- Charles A. Alseth, State Representative from Kingsbury County[6]
Results
General election
Results
References
- ^ "Ustrud Enters Battle For Party Nomination As Opponent Of Berry". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. February 27, 1934. p. 1. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ a b c Nelson, Nelson; Heinrich, Chad W., eds. (2005). "Chapter 8: Elections". Legislative Manual: South Dakota, 2005. Pierre, S.D. p. 629.
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- ^ "W. C. Allen, Aberdeen, to Run for Republican Nomination for Governor in May 1 Race: Farm Magazine Publisher Announces Candidacy After Appeals From Friends". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. March 23, 1934. p. 1. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Otto L. Kaas". Historical Listing. South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Daniel K. Loucks". Historical Listing. South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Chalres A. Alseth". Historical Listing. South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved June 13, 2021.