1994 South Dakota gubernatorial election

1994 South Dakota gubernatorial election

November 8, 1994

Nominee Bill Janklow Jim Beddow Party Republican Democratic Running mate Carole Hillard James W. Abbott Popular vote 172,515 126,273 Percentage 55.4% 40.5%

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

Governor before election Walter Dale Miller Republican Elected Governor Bill Janklow Republican

The 1994 South Dakota gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1994, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican former Governor Bill Janklow was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Jim Beddow.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Bill Janklow, former Governor of South Dakota
• Walter Dale Miller, incumbent Governor of South Dakota

Results

Republican primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Bill Janklow	57,221	53.99
	Republican	Walter Dale Miller (incumbent)	48,754	46.01
Total votes			105,975	100.00

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Jim Beddow, former Dakota Wesleyan University president
• Carrol V. Allen
• Jim Burg

Results

Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Jim Beddow	29,082	55.45
	Democratic	Carrol V. Allen	12,184	23.23
	Democratic	Jim Burg	11,181	21.32
Total votes			52,447	100.00

Third parties

Candidates

• Nathan A. Barton (Libertarian)

General election

Results

South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1994

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Bill Janklow	172,515	55.36%	−3.54%
	Democratic	Jim Beddow	126,273	40.52%	−0.59%
	Libertarian	Nathan A. Barton	12,825	4.12%	+4.12%
Majority			46,242	14.84%	−2.95%
Turnout			311,613
	Republican hold		Swing