South Dakota gubernatorial election, 2006

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The South Dakota gubernatorial election of 2006 was held on November 7, 2006. Incumbent Republican Governor Mike Rounds defeated Democrat Jack Billion to serve a second term as Governor.

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[edit] Candidates

[edit] Constitution Party

[edit] Democratic Party

[edit] Lost Primary

  • Dennis Weise - president of the South Dakota Farmers Union

[edit] Libertarian Party

[edit] Republican Party

[edit] Election results

2006 gubernatorial election, South Dakota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Rounds (incumbent) 207,000 61.7 +4.9
Democratic Jack Billion 121,242 36.1 -5.8
Constitution Steven J. Willis 4,006 1.2 n/a
Libertarian Tom Gerber 3,286 1.0 +0.4
Majority 85,758 25.6
Turnout 335,534
Republican hold Swing

Source: CNN.com Election 2006 Coverage

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