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1954 South Dakota gubernatorial election
County results
Foss: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Martin: 50–60% 60–70%
The 1954 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954.
Incumbent Republican Governor Sigurd Anderson was term-limited.
Republican nominee Joe Foss defeated Democratic nominee Ed C. Martin with 56.67% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on June 1, 1954.[ 1]
Ernest F. McKellips, former mayor of Alcester [ 2]
Ed C. Martin, rancher[ 3] Ed C. Martin, Democratic
Joe Foss , Republican
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