1932 South Dakota gubernatorial election
The 1932 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1932. Incumbent Republican Governor Warren Green ran for re-election to a second term. He defeated former Governor Carl Gunderson in the Republican primary and faced former State Representative Tom Berry, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Aided by Democratic presidential nominee Franklin D. Roosevelt's landslide victory in South Dakota, Berry defeated Green for re-election in a landslide.
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Democratic primary
Candidates
- Tom Berry, former State Representative[1]
- Lorenzo E. Corey, former State Senator from Charles Mix County, 1930 Democratic candidate for Governor[2]
- Emil Loriks, State Senator from Kingsbury County[3] (eliminated at convention)[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tom Berry | 23,689 | 56.03% | |
| Democratic | Lorenzo E. Corey | 18,591 | 43.97% | |
| Total votes | 42,280 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Warren Green, incumbent Governor
- Carl Gunderson, former Governor[6]
- Tom Ayres, perennial candidate[7]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Warren Green (inc.) | 74,194 | 58.12% | |
| Republican | Carl Gunderson | 41,972 | 32.88% | |
| Republican | Tom Ayres | 11,487 | 9.00% | |
| Total votes | 127,653 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tom Berry | 158,058 | 55.63% | +9.40% | |
| Republican | Warren Green (inc.) | 120,473 | 42.40% | -10.57% | |
| Liberty | H. O. Stevens | 4,965 | 1.75% | — | |
| Independent | Helge Tangen | 1,620 | 0.80% | — | |
| Majority | 37,585 | 13.23% | +6.49% | ||
| Turnout | 284,115 | 100.00% | |||
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References
- "Tom M. Berry". Historical Listing. South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- "Lorenzo Emos Corey". Historical Listing. South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- "Carl Emil Loriks". Historical Listing. South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- "Roosevelt, Berry, Bicknell Endorsed: Cherry's Plea For Party Test At Primary Fals Flat Under Factional Machine At Huron". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. January 19, 1932. pp. 1–2. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- Nelson, Nelson; Heinrich, Chad W., eds. (2005). "Chapter 8: Elections". Legislative Manual: South Dakota, 2005. Pierre, S.D. p. 628.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - "Gunderson Will Oppose Governor: Former Executive Makes Announcement After Offering Plan for State Relief". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. February 26, 1932. p. 1. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- "Governor Race Draws Interest: Some Politicians Expect Close Fight—Ayres' Running Record Not Good". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. February 26, 1932. p. 4. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
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