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The1982 South Dakota gubernatorial elections were held on November 2, 1982, to elect aGovernor of South Dakota.Republican candidateBill Janklow was elected, defeatingDemocratic nominee Mike O'Connor to take a second term in office.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Mike O'Connor | 24,101 | 58.76 | |
| Democratic | Elvern Varilek | 16,916 | 41.24 | |
| Total votes | 41,017 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Bill Janklow (inc.) | 197,429 | 70.87 | |
| Democratic | Mike O'Connor | 81,136 | 29.13 | |
| Majority | 116,293 | 41.74% | ||
| Turnout | 278,565 | |||
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