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The1960 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960.
IncumbentDemocraticGovernorRalph Herseth was defeated byRepublican nomineeArchie M. Gubbrud, who won 50.73% of the vote, Gubbrud defeated Herseth again2 years later.[1]
Primary elections were held on June 7, 1960.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ralph Herseth (inc.) | unopposed | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Archie M. Gubbrud | unopposed | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Archie M. Gubbrud | 154,530 | 50.73% | ||
| Democratic | Ralph Herseth (inc.) | 150,095 | 49.27% | ||
| Majority | 4,435 | 1.46% | |||
| Turnout | 304,625 | 100.00% | |||
| Republicangain fromDemocratic | Swing | ||||