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The 1974 Sioux Falls mayoral election took place on April 23, 1974, following a primary election on April 9, 1974. Incumbent Mayor Mike Schirmer, who was first elected in a 1968 special election and re-elected unopposed in 1969, ran for re-election. He placed first in the primary with 44 percent of the vote. Rick Knobe, a 27-year-old radio talk show host, narrowly placed second in the primary with 21 percent of the vote, defeating customer service representative Dean Sheffield by 2 votes. In the general election, Knobe narrowly defeated Schirmer with 51 percent of the vote.
Primary election
Candidates
- Mike Schirmer, incumbent Mayor[1]
- Rick Knobe, radio talk show host[2]
- Dean R. Sheffield, customer service representative[3]
- John C. Sprecher, apartment building owner and manager[4]
- Dwight Gaut, high school senior[2]
Results
General election
Results
References
- ^ "Schirmer Announces Intention To Seek New Term As Mayor". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. February 19, 1974. p. 1. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ a b "High School Senior, Radio Talk Show Host Announce Candidacies For Mayor Of Sioux Falls". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. March 16, 1974. p. 1. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Dean R. Sheffield Announces As 5th Candidate For Mayor". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. March 19, 1974. p. 1. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "John Sprecher Is Candidate For Mayor Of Sioux Falls". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. March 8, 1974. p. 1. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Annual City Election -- April 9, 1974". Sioux Falls City Clerk. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Secondary Special City Election - April 23, 1974". Sioux Falls City Clerk. Retrieved July 5, 2025.