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The1958 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958.
IncumbentRepublicanGovernorJoe Foss was term-limited.
Democratic nomineeRalph Herseth defeatedRepublican nomineePhil Saunders with 51.40% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on June 3, 1958.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ralph Herseth | unopposed | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Saunders | 49,746 | 61.60 | |
| Republican | L. Roy Houck | 21,621 | 26.77 | |
| Republican | Charles Lacey | 9,384 | 11.62 | |
| Total votes | 80,751 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Ralph Herseth | 132,761 | 51.40% | ||
| Republican | Phil Saunders | 125,520 | 48.60% | ||
| Majority | 7,241 | 2.80% | |||
| Turnout | 258,281 | 100.00% | |||
| Democraticgain fromRepublican | Swing | ||||
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