The 1954 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954.
Incumbent Republican Governor Sigurd Anderson was term-limited.
Republican nominee Joe Foss defeated Democratic nominee Ed C. Martin with 56.67% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 1, 1954.
Democratic primary Candidates Ernest F. McKellips, former mayor of Alcester Ed C. Martin, rancher
Results
Republican primary Candidates Joe Foss, unsuccessful candidate for Republican nomination for Governor in 1950 Harold O. Lund, Chairman of the Board of Charities and Corrections Rex Terry, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
Results
General election Candidates Ed C. Martin, Democratic Joe Foss, Republican
Results
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