1956 South Dakota gubernatorial election

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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Ralph Herseth, former State Senator

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Joe Foss, incumbent Governor

Results

General election

Candidates

• Ralph Herseth, Democratic
• Joe Foss, Republican

Results

References

Bibliography

• Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.