1946 South Dakota gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | George T. Mickelson | Richard Haeder | | Party | Republican | Democratic | Popular vote | 108,998 | 53,294 | Percentage | 67.16% | 32.84% | |
County results Mickelson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Haeder: 50–60% 80–90% |
Governor before election Merrell Q. Sharpe Republican | Elected Governor George T. Mickelson Republican | |
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The 1946 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Republican Governor Merrell Q. Sharpe ran for re-election to a third term, but was defeated in the Republican primary by Attorney General George T. Mickelson. In the general election, Mickelson faced farmer Richard Haeder, the Democratic nominee. In part because of South Dakota's growing trend toward the Republican Party, and because of the national Republican landslide, Mickelson easily defeated Haeder, winning 67% of the vote to Haeder's 33%.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Democratic primary results[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Richard Haeder | 8,093 | 41.06% |
| Democratic | Edward Prchal | 6,563 | 33.30% |
| Democratic | Jennie M. O'Hern | 5,053 | 25.64% |
Total votes | 19,709 | 100.00% |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary results[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | George T. Mickelson | 32,515 | 44.98% |
| Republican | Merrell Q. Sharpe (inc.) | 23,325 | 32.27% |
| Republican | Millard G. Scott | 16,442 | 22.75% |
Total votes | 72,282 | 100.00% |
General election
Results
1946 South Dakota gubernatorial election[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Republican | George T. Mickelson | 108,998 | 67.16% | +1.66% |
| Democratic | Richard Haeder | 53,294 | 32.84% | −1.66% |
Majority | 55,704 | 34.32% | +3.31% |
Turnout | 162,292 | 100.00% | |
| Republican hold |
References
- ^ a b c "South Dakota Governor's Third-Term Bid Rejected". Evening star. Washington, D.C. June 5, 1946. p. A-6. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
- ^ a b c Elections (PDF). p. 632. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
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ignored (help) - ^ "Millard G. Scott Enters Republican Gubernatorial Fight: Avers G.O.P. Affairs Need Improvement". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. March 4, 1946. p. 1. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
Bibliography
- Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.
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