South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1892
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The 1892 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1892, to elect a Governor of South Dakota to a two-year term. Republican Charles H. Sheldon was elected, defeating Independent A. L. Van Osdel and Democratic nominee Peter Couchman.
Results
| South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1892[1][2] | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Charles H. Sheldon | 33,414 | 47.46 | |
| Independent | A. L. Van Osdel | 22,524 | 31.99 | |
| Democratic | Peter Couchman | 14,472 | 20.55 | |
| Total votes | 70,410 | 100 | ||
| Majority | 10,890 | 15.47% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "1889-1900 Election Returns" (pdf). South Dakota Secretary of State. Pierre, SD: South Dakota Secretary of State. p. 12. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
- ↑ "South Dakota Gubernatorial Elections, 1889-2006" (pdf). Humphrey School of Public Affairs. University of Minnesota. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
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