1982 South Dakota gubernatorial election
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| County results  Janklow: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% O'Connor: 50–60% 60–70% 80–90% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1982 South Dakota gubernatorial elections were held on November 2, 1982, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican candidate Bill Janklow was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Mike O'Connor to take a second term in office.