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The1962 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962.
IncumbentRepublicanGovernorArchie M. Gubbrud defeatedDemocratic nomineeRalph Herseth with 56.10% of the vote, in a rematch of theprevious election.[1]
Primary elections were held on June 5, 1962.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ralph Herseth | unopposed | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Archie M. Gubbrud (inc.) | unopposed | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Archie M. Gubbrud (inc.) | 143,682 | 56.10% | ||
| Democratic | Ralph Herseth | 112,438 | 43.90% | ||
| Majority | 31,244 | 12.20% | |||
| Turnout | 256,120 | 100.00% | |||
| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||
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