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.
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County results Janklow: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Hunhoff: 50–60% 60–70% 80–90% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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General election
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editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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 |