The 1910 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1910. Incumbent Republican Governor Robert S. Vessey ran for re-election to a second term. He faced two serious competitors in the Republican primary: colorful disbarred attorney George W. Egan and former Governor Samuel H. Elrod, and won the primary only with a narrow plurality. In the general election, he faced Democratic nominee Chauncey L. Wood, the Mayor of Rapid City. He improved on his margin from 1908, defeating Wood in a landslide.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 7, 1910.
Democratic primary Candidates Chauncey L. Wood, Mayor of Rapid City
Results
Republican primary Candidates Robert S. Vessey, incumbent Governor George W. Egan, disbarred attorney Samuel H. Elrod, former Governor
Results
Prohibition primary Candidates O. W. Butterfield
Results
General election Candidates Chauncey L. Wood, Democratic Robert S. Vessey, Republican O. W. Butterfield, Prohibition M. G. Opsahl, Independent
Results
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