1910 South Dakota gubernatorial election
The 1910 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1910. Incumbent Republican Governor Robert S. Vessey ran for re-election to a second term. He faced two serious competitors in the Republican primary: colorful disbarred attorney George W. Egan and former Governor Samuel H. Elrod, and won the primary only with a narrow plurality. In the general election, he faced Democratic nominee Chauncey L. Wood, the Mayor of Rapid City. He improved on his margin from 1908, defeating Wood in a landslide.
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 7, 1910.
Candidates
- Chauncey L. Wood, Mayor of Rapid City[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Chauncey L. Wood | 6,181 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 6,181 | 100.00% | ||
Candidates
- Robert S. Vessey, incumbent Governor
- George W. Egan, disbarred attorney[3]
- Samuel H. Elrod, former Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert S. Vessey (inc.) | 26,372 | 38.70% | |
| Republican | George W. Egan | 21,446 | 31.47% | |
| Republican | Samuel H. Elrod | 20,335 | 29.84% | |
| Total votes | 68,153 | 100.00% | ||
Candidates
- O. W. Butterfield
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibition | O. W. Butterfield | 687 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 687 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- Chauncey L. Wood, Democratic
- Robert S. Vessey, Republican
- O. W. Butterfield, Prohibition
- M. G. Opsahl, Independent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert S. Vessey (inc.) | 61,744 | 58.35% | +3.01% | |
| Democratic | Chauncey L. Wood | 37,983 | 35.90% | -3.50% | |
| Prohibition | O. W. Butterfield | 4,506 | 4.26% | +1.15% | |
| Independent | M. G. Opsahl | 1,579 | 1.49% | — | |
| Majority | 23,761 | 22.46% | +6.51% | ||
| Turnout | 105,812 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "Democratic Candidate: Chauncey L. Wood May be a Democratic Candidate for the Gubernatorial Nomination". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. February 26, 1910. p. 2. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- Nelson, Nelson; Heinrich, Chad W., eds. (2005). "Chapter 8: Elections". Legislative Manual: South Dakota, 2005. Pierre, S.D. p. 631.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - "Man of troubles". Madison Daily Leader. Madison, S.D. April 15, 1910. p. 2. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
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