1990 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1990 South Dakota gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1990 to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican Governor George S. Mickelson was re-elected, defeating Democratic nominee Bob L. Samuelson. As of 2021, this is the last time Oglala County and Todd County voted for the Republican candidate.

1990 South Dakota gubernatorial election

November 6, 1990
Turnout	61.07% (voting eligible)[1]
Nominee George Mickelson Bob Samuelson Party Republican Democratic Running mate Walter Dale Miller Shirley Halleen Popular vote 151,198 105,525 Percentage 58.9% 41.1%
County results Mickelson:      50-60%      60-70% Samuelson:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election George Mickelson Republican Elected Governor George Mickelson Republican

Republican primary

Candidates

• George S. Mickelson, incumbent Governor of South Dakota

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Bob L. Samuelson

General election

Results

South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1990[2][3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	George S. Mickelson (inc.)	151,198	58.90
	Democratic	Bob L. Samuelson	105,525	41.10
Total votes			256,723	100.00
	Republican hold

References

1. "SD Governor". Our Campaigns. June 8, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
2. "1990 General Election Returns for Statewide Offices". South Dakota Secretary of State. South Dakota Secretary of State. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
3. Leip, David. "1990 Gubernatorial General Election Results - South Dakota". Retrieved June 5, 2014.