1998 South Dakota gubernatorial election

1998 South Dakota gubernatorial election

← 1994 November 3, 1998 2002 →
 
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

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.