1978 South Dakota gubernatorial election

1978 South Dakota gubernatorial election

← 1974 November 7, 1978 (1978-11-07) 1982 →
 
Nominee Bill Janklow Roger D. McKellips
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Lowell Hansen Billie Sutton
Popular vote 147,116 112,679
Percentage 56.6% 43.4%

County results

Janklow:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

McKellips:      50–60%      60–70%      80–90%

Governor before election

Harvey Wollman
Democratic

Elected Governor

Bill Janklow
Republican

The 1978 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican nominee Bill Janklow was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Roger D. McKellips.