1994 South Dakota gubernatorial election

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

Democratic primary

Candidates

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

Results

Third parties

Candidates

• Nathan A. Barton (Libertarian)

General election

Results

References