1956 South Dakota gubernatorial election

1956 South Dakota gubernatorial election

← 1954 November 6, 1956 1958 →
 
Nominee Joe Foss Ralph Herseth
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 158,819 133,198
Percentage 54.39% 45.61%

County results

Foss:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80–90%

Herseth:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Joe Foss
Republican

Elected Governor

Joe Foss
Republican

The 1956 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956.

Incumbent Republican Governor Joe Foss defeated Democratic nominee Ralph Herseth with 54.39% of the vote.