The 1979 Sioux Falls mayoral election took place on April 10, 1979. Incumbent Mayor Rick Knobe ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by four opponents, including racquet club owner Clint Clark and former State Representative Richard Barnes. Knobe won 64 percent of the vote, avoiding the need for a runoff election.
Candidates Rick Knobe, incumbent Mayor Clint Clark, owner of the Wood Lake Racquet Club Richard Barnes, former State Representative Robert Quinn, attorney Joe Birkenheuer, retired teacher
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