The 1966 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966.

Incumbent Republican Governor Nils Boe defeated Democratic nominee Robert Chamberlin with 57.71% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 7, 1966.

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • Robert Chamberlin, State Representative

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

  • Nils Boe, incumbent Governor

Results

General election

Candidates

  • Robert Chamberlin, Democratic
  • Nils Boe, Republican

Results

References

Bibliography

  • Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.
  • Scammon, Richard M., ed. (1968). America Votes 7: a handbook of contemporary American election statistics, 1966. Washington, D.C.: Governmental Affairs Institute.

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