1982 South Dakota gubernatorial election

1982 South Dakota gubernatorial election

← 1978 November 2, 1982 (1982-11-02) 1986 →
 
Nominee Bill Janklow Mike O'Connor
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Lowell Hansen Willis Danokas
Popular vote 197,429 81,136
Percentage 70.9% 29.1%

County results
Janklow:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
O'Connor:      50–60%      60–70%      80–90%

Governor before election

Bill Janklow
Republican

Elected Governor

Bill Janklow
Republican

The 1982 South Dakota gubernatorial elections were held on November 2, 1982, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican candidate Bill Janklow was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Mike O'Connor to take a second term in office.