The 1974 United States Senate election in South Dakota was held on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator George McGovern ran for reelection to a third term and won.
McGovern's reelection was notable for the fact two years prior, in the 1972 presidential election, McGovern lost his home state by 9 points to Richard Nixon, yet won his Senate reelection bid by 6 points, marking a fifteen point swing in two years.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 4, 1974.
Democratic primary Candidates George McGovern, incumbent U.S. Senator
Results
Republican primary Candidates Barbara B. Gunderson, former Republican National Committeewoman, former Civil Service Commissioner Al Schock Leo K. Thorsness, former United States Air Force colonel and prisoner of war
Results
General election Candidates Leo K. Thorsness (R) George McGovern (D), incumbent U.S. Senator
Results
See also 1974 United States Senate elections
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