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The1979 Sioux Falls mayoral election took place on April 10, 1979. Incumbent Mayor Rick Knobe ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by four opponents, including racquet club owner Clint Clark and former State RepresentativeRichard Barnes. Knobe won 64 percent of the vote, avoiding the need for a runoff election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Rick Knobe (inc.) | 10,022 | 64.40% | |
| Nonpartisan | Clint Clark | 3,043 | 19.56% | |
| Nonpartisan | Richard Barnes | 1,784 | 11.46% | |
| Nonpartisan | Robert Quinn | 381 | 2.45% | |
| Nonpartisan | Joe Birkenheuer | 331 | 2.13% | |
| Total votes | 15,561 | 100.00% | ||
