The 2006 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 2006. Incumbent Republican Governor Mike Rounds defeated Democrat Jack Billion to serve a second term as governor.
Democratic primary
Candidates Jack Billion, former South Dakota State Representative Dennis Weise, president of the South Dakota Farmers Union
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Mike Rounds, incumbent Governor of South Dakota
Results Governor Rounds faced no opposition in the Republican primary.
Minor parties
Libertarian Party Tom Gerber
Constitution Party Steven J. Willis, small business owner, Navy veteran, conservative activist
General election
Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Rothenberg Political Report November 2, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 6, 2006
Election results
Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Day (largest city: Webster) Roberts (largest city: Sisseton) Ziebach (largest city: Dupree) Corson (Largest city: McLaughlin) Dewey (Largest city: North Eagle Butte) Bennett (largest city: Martin) Yankton (largest city: Yankton)
See also 2006 United States gubernatorial elections
References
External links Official campaign sites (Archived) Jack Billion Campaign Site Mike Rounds Campaign Site Steven J. Willis Campaign Site