1964 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1964 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964.

Incumbent Republican Governor Archie M. Gubbrud did not run for re-election.

Republican nominee Nils Boe defeated Democratic nominee John F. Lindley with 51.68% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 2, 1964.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• John F. Lindley, former Lieutenant Governor
• Merton B. Tice, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for 1956 United States Senate election in South Dakota

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Nils Boe, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
• Sigurd Anderson, former Governor

Results

General election

Candidates

• John F. Lindley, Democratic
• Nils Boe, Republican

Results

References

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