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

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • Jack Billion, former South Dakota State Representative
  • Dennis Weise, president of the South Dakota Farmers Union

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

  • Mike Rounds, incumbent Governor of South Dakota

Results

Governor Rounds faced no opposition in the Republican primary.

Minor parties

Libertarian Party

  • Tom Gerber

Constitution Party

  • Steven J. Willis, small business owner, Navy veteran, conservative activist

General election

Predictions

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| align=left | The Cook Political Report

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| November 6, 2006

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| align=left | Sabato's Crystal Ball

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| November 6, 2006

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| align=left | Rothenberg Political Report

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| November 2, 2006

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| align=left | Real Clear Politics

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| November 6, 2006

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Election results

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican

  • Day (largest city: Webster)
  • Roberts (largest city: Sisseton)
  • Ziebach (largest city: Dupree)
  • Corson (Largest city: McLaughlin)
  • Dewey (Largest city: North Eagle Butte)
  • Bennett (largest city: Martin)
  • Yankton (largest city: Yankton)

See also

  • 2006 United States gubernatorial elections

References

Official campaign sites (Archived)

  • Jack Billion Campaign Site
  • Mike Rounds Campaign Site
  • Steven J. Willis Campaign Site