The 1978 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican nominee Bill Janklow was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Roger D. McKellips. Janklow’s victory in this election started the longest unbroken streak of either party winning gubernatorial elections in any state.
Democratic primary
Candidates Roger D. McKellips, Member of South Dakota Senate Harvey L. Wollman, incumbent Governor of South Dakota John Bohr
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Bill Janklow, Attorney General of South Dakota LeRoy G. Hoffman, member of the South Dakota Senate Clint Roberts, member of the South Dakota Senate
Results
General election
Results
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