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Richard Shelatz

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 6, 2018

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Richard Shelatz (Libertarian Party) ran for election forLieutenant Governor of South Dakota. He lost in the general election onNovember 6, 2018.

Shelatz ran on a joint ticket with the gubernatorial nominee,Kurt Evans (L).

Elections

2018

See also:South Dakota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018

General election

General election for Governor of South Dakota

Kristi L. Noem defeatedBillie Sutton andKurt Evans in the general election for Governor of South Dakota on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kristi L. Noem (R)	51.0	172,912
		Billie Sutton (D)	47.6	161,454
		Kurt Evans (L)	1.4	4,848

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• CJ Abernathey (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of South Dakota

Billie Sutton advanced from the Democratic primary for Governor of South Dakota on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Billie Sutton

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of South Dakota

Kristi L. Noem defeatedMarty J. Jackley in the Republican primary for Governor of South Dakota on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kristi L. Noem	56.0	57,598
		Marty J. Jackley	44.0	45,174

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 102,772
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Terry Lee Lafleur (R)

See also

• South Dakota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018
• Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota

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