1998 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1998 South Dakota gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1998, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican incumbent Bill Janklow was re-elected, defeating Democratic nominee Bernie Hunhoff.

1998 South Dakota gubernatorial election

November 3, 1998

Nominee Bill Janklow Bernie Hunhoff Party Republican Democratic Running mate Carole Hillard Elsie Meeks Popular vote 166,621 85,473 Percentage 64.0% 32.9%

County results Janklow:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Hunhoff:      50–60%      60–70%      80–90%

Governor before election Bill Janklow Republican Elected Governor Bill Janklow Republican

General election

Results

South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1998

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Bill Janklow (incumbent)	166,621	64.04%	+8.68%
	Democratic	Bernie Hunhoff	85,473	32.85%	−7.67%
	Libertarian	Bob Newland	4,389	1.69%	−2.43%
	Independent	Ronald Wieczorek	3,704	1.42%
Majority			81,148	31.19%	+16.35%
Turnout			260,187
	Republican hold		Swing