1998 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1998 South Dakota gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1998, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican incumbent Bill Janklow was re-elected, defeating Democratic nominee Bernie Hunhoff.

1998 South Dakota gubernatorial election

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Nominee Bill Janklow Bernie Hunhoff Party Republican Democratic Running mate Carole Hillard Elsie Meeks Popular vote 166,621 85,473 Percentage 64.0% 32.9%

County results Janklow:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Hunhoff:      50–60%      60–70%      80–90%

Governor before election Bill Janklow Republican Elected Governor Bill Janklow Republican

General election

Results

South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1998^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Bill Janklow (incumbent)	166,621	64.04%	+8.68%
	Democratic	Bernie Hunhoff	85,473	32.85%	−7.67%
	Libertarian	Bob Newland	4,389	1.69%	−2.43%
	Independent	Ronald Wieczorek	3,704	1.42%
Majority			81,148	31.19%	+16.35%
Turnout			260,187
	Republican hold		Swing