1954 South Dakota gubernatorial election|
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County results
Foss: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Martin: 50–60% 60–70% |
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The 1954 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954.
Incumbent Republican Governor Sigurd Anderson was term-limited.
Republican nominee Joe Foss defeated Democratic nominee Ed C. Martin with 56.67% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 1, 1954.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Ernest F. McKellips, former mayor of Alcester[2]
- Ed C. Martin, rancher[3]
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Candidates
- Ed C. Martin, Democratic
- Joe Foss, Republican
Results
References
- ^ "Table IV. 1954 Elections". Voting Information. Washington, D.C.: Prepared by Office of Armed Forces Information & Education, Department of Defense. April 1954. pp. 99–101. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "Funeral set for Monday for E. F. McKellips, 84". Argus-Leader. Sioux Falls, SD. April 7, 1972. p. 1. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "Chamberlain Register. February 25, 1954. 65 Years Ago" (PDF). The Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun. Vol. 15, no. 9. Chamberlain, SD. February 27, 2019. p. 5. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ a b c Elections (PDF). p. 634. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "SD Governor, 1954 - D Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "South Dakota Prison Changes Indicated During Hearing". Argus-Leader. Sioux Falls, SD. November 19, 1954. p. 1. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "SD Governor, 1954 - R Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "SD Governor, 1954". Our Campaigns. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
Bibliography
- Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.