The 1994 South Dakota gubernatorial election, took place on November 8, 1994, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican former Governor Bill Janklow was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Jim Beddow.

Republican primary

Candidates Bill Janklow, former Governor of South Dakota Walter Dale Miller, incumbent Governor of South Dakota

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates Jim Beddow, former Dakota Wesleyan University president Carrol V. Allen Jim Burg

Results

Third parties

Candidates Nathan A. Barton (Libertarian)

General election

Results

References