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List of governors of South Dakota

The Governor of South Dakota is the chief executive of the U.S. state of South Dakota. The current Governor is Republican Kristi Noem, serving since 2019.

Governors of South Dakota

Political party

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Governors of the State of South Dakota
No. Governor Term in office Party Election Lt. Governor[a]
1 75px   Arthur C. Mellette
(1842–1896)
[1][2]		 November 2, 1889[b]
–
January 3, 1893
(did not run)[1]		 Republican[5] 1889   Fletcher, James H.James H. Fletcher
1890 Hoffman, George H.George H. Hoffman
2 75px Charles H. Sheldon
(1840–1898)
[6][7]		 January 3, 1893[8]
–
January 5, 1897
(did not run) 		Republican[5] 1892 Herreid, Charles N.Charles N. Herreid
1894
3 75px Andrew E. Lee
(1847–1934)
[9][10]		 January 5, 1897[11]
–
January 8, 1901
(did not run) 		Populist 1896 Hindman, Daniel T.Daniel T. Hindman[c]
1898 Kean, John T.John T. Kean[c]
4 75px Charles N. Herreid
(1857–1928)
[12][13]		 January 8, 1901[14]
–
January 3, 1905
(did not run)[12]		 Republican[5] 1900 Snow, George W.George W. Snow
1902
5 75px Samuel H. Elrod
(1856–1935)
[15][16]		 January 3, 1905[17]
–
January 8, 1907
(did not run)[15]		 Republican[5] 1904 McDougall, John E.John E. McDougall
6 75px Coe I. Crawford
(1858–1944)
[18][19]		 January 8, 1907[20]
–
January 5, 1909
(did not run) 		Republican[5] 1906 Shober, Howard C.Howard C. Shober
7 75px Robert S. Vessey
(1858–1929)
[21][22]		 January 5, 1909[23]
–
January 7, 1913
(did not run) 		Republican[5] 1908
1910 Byrne, Frank M.Frank M. Byrne
8 75px Frank M. Byrne
(1858–1927)
[24][25]		 January 7, 1913[26]
–
January 2, 1917
(did not run) 		Republican[5] 1912 Abel, Edward LincolnEdward Lincoln Abel
1914 Norbeck, PeterPeter Norbeck
9 75px Peter Norbeck
(1870–1936)
[27][28]		 January 2, 1917[29]
–
January 4, 1921
(did not run)[27]		 Republican[5] 1916 McMaster, William H.William H. McMaster
1918
10 75px William H. McMaster
(1877–1968)
[30][31]		 January 4, 1921[32]
–
January 6, 1925
(did not run)[30]		 Republican[5] 1920 Gunderson, CarlCarl Gunderson
1922
11 75px Carl Gunderson
(1864–1933)
[33][34]		 January 6, 1925[35]
–
January 3, 1927
(lost election) 		Republican[5] 1924 Forney, Alva ClarkAlva Clark Forney
12 75px William J. Bulow
(1869–1960)
[36][37]		 January 3, 1927[38]
–
January 6, 1931
(did not run) 		Democratic[5] 1926 Covey, Hyatt E.Hyatt E. Covey[c]
1928 Coyne, Clarence E.Clarence E. Coyne[c]
(died May 27, 1929)
Grigsby, John T.John T. Grigsby
13 75px Warren Green
(1869–1945)
[39][40]		 January 6, 1931[41]
–
January 3, 1933
(lost election) 		Republican[5] 1930 Whitney, Odell K.Odell K. Whitney
14 75px Tom Berry
(1879–1951)
[42][43]		 January 3, 1933[44]
–
January 5, 1937
(lost election) 		Democratic[5] 1932 Ustrud, HansHans Ustrud
1934 Peterson, RobertRobert Peterson
15 75px Leslie Jensen
(1892–1964)
[45][46]		 January 5, 1937[47]
–
January 3, 1939
(did not run)[d]		 Republican[5] 1936 McMurchie, DonaldDonald McMurchie
16 75px Harlan J. Bushfield
(1882–1948)
[48][49]		 January 3, 1939[50]
–
January 5, 1943
(did not run)[e]		 Republican[5] 1938
1940 Miller, A. C.A. C. Miller
17 75px Merrell Q. Sharpe
(1888–1962)
[51][52]		 January 5, 1943[53]
–
January 7, 1947
(lost nomination)[51]		 Republican[5] 1942
1944 Grigsby, Sioux K.Sioux K. Grigsby
18 75px George T. Mickelson
(1903–1965)
[54][55]		 January 7, 1947[56]
–
January 2, 1951
(did not run)[54]		 Republican[5] 1946
1948 Terry, RexRex Terry
19 75px Sigurd Anderson
(1904–1990)
[57][58]		 January 2, 1951[59]
–
January 4, 1955
(did not run) 		Republican[5] 1950
1952
20 75px Joe Foss
(1915–2003)
[60][61]		 January 4, 1955[62]
–
January 6, 1959
(did not run)[f]		 Republican[5] 1954 Houck, L. RoyL. Roy Houck
1956
21 75px Ralph Herseth
(1909–1969)
[63][64]		 January 6, 1959[65]
–
January 3, 1961
(lost election) 		Democratic[5] 1958 Lindley, John F.John F. Lindley[c]
22 75px Archie M. Gubbrud
(1910–1987)
[66][67]		 January 3, 1961[68]
–
January 5, 1965
(did not run) 		Republican[5] 1960 Bottum, Joseph H.Joseph H. Bottum
1962 Boe, NilsNils Boe
23 75px Nils Boe
(1913–1992)
[69][70]		 January 5, 1965[71]
–
January 7, 1969
(did not run) 		Republican[5] 1964 Overpeck, LemLem Overpeck
1966
24 75px Frank Farrar
(1929–2021)
[72][73]		 January 7, 1969[74]
–
January 5, 1971
(lost election) 		Republican[5] 1968 Abdnor, JamesJames Abdnor
25 75px Richard F. Kneip
(1933–1987)
[75][76]		 January 5, 1971[77]
–
July 24, 1978
(resigned)[g]		 Democratic[5] 1970 Dougherty, WilliamWilliam Dougherty
1972
1974 Wollman, HarveyHarvey Wollman
26 75px Harvey Wollman
(1935–2022)
[78]		 July 24, 1978[79]
–
January 1, 1979
(lost nomination)[h]		 Democratic[78] Succeeded from
lieutenant
governor 		Vacant
27 75px Bill Janklow
(1939–2012)
[80]		 January 1, 1979[81]
–
January 10, 1987
(term-limited)[i]		 Republican[80] 1978 Hansen II, Lowell C.Lowell C. Hansen II
1982
28 75px George S. Mickelson
(1941–1993)
[83]		 January 10, 1987[84]
–
April 19, 1993
(died in office) 		Republican[83] 1986 Miller, Walter DaleWalter Dale Miller
1990
29 75px Walter Dale Miller
(1925–2015)
[85]		 April 19, 1993[86]
–
January 7, 1995
(lost nomination) 		Republican[85] Succeeded from
lieutenant
governor 		Kirby, Steve T.Steve T. Kirby
30 75px Bill Janklow
(1939–2012)
[80]		 January 7, 1995[87]
–
January 7, 2003
(term-limited)[i]		 Republican[80] 1994 Hillard, CaroleCarole Hillard
1998
31 75px Mike Rounds
(b. 1954)
[88]		 January 7, 2003[89]
–
January 8, 2011
(term-limited)[i]		 Republican[88] 2002 Daugaard, DennisDennis Daugaard
2006
32 75px Dennis Daugaard
(b. 1953)
[90]		 January 8, 2011[91]
–
January 5, 2019
(term-limited)[i]		 Republican[90] 2010 Michels, MattMatt Michels
2014
33 75px Kristi Noem
(b. 1971)
[92]		 January 5, 2019[93]
–
January 25, 2025
(resigned)[j]		 Republican[92] 2018 Rhoden, LarryLarry Rhoden
2022
34 75px Larry Rhoden
(b. 1959)
 January 25, 2025[94]
–
Incumbent[k]		 Republican Succeeded from
lieutenant
governor 		Vacant

Notes

  1. ↑ Lieutenant governors represented the same party as their governor unless noted.
  2. ↑ Mellette was territorial governor when South Dakota became a state, and was elected as its first governor.[1][3] He was sworn in on October 15, 1889.[4]
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Represented the Republican Party
  4. ↑ Jensen instead ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination to the United States Senate.[45]
  5. ↑ Bushfield was instead elected to the United States Senate.[48]
  6. ↑ Foss instead ran unsuccessfully for the United States House of Representatives.[60]
  7. ↑ Kneip resigned, having been confirmed as United States Ambassador to Singapore.[76]
  8. ↑ Wollman lost the Democratic nomination to Roger D. McKellips.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Under a 1972 amendment to the constitution, governors are ineligible to be elected to more than two consecutive terms.[82]
  10. ↑ Noem resigned, having been confirmed as United States Secretary of Homeland Security.
  11. ↑ Rhoden's term will expire on January 9, 2027.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Sobel 1978, p. 1447.
  2. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  3. ↑ "Dakota Twins!". The Daily Plainsman: 1. 1889-11-04. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-plainsman/1099200/. Retrieved 2023-07-04. 
  4. ↑ South Dakota Legislature. Journal of the Senate. 1889 spec. sess., 7, accessed July 4, 2023
  5. ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18 5.19 5.20 5.21 5.22 5.23 Kallenbach 1977, p. 544.
  6. ↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 1447–1448.
  7. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  8. ↑ South Dakota Legislature. Journal of the Senate. 3rd sess., 28, accessed July 4, 2023
  9. ↑ Sobel 1978, p. 1448.
  10. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  11. ↑ South Dakota Legislature. Journal of the Senate. 5th sess., 3, accessed July 4, 2023
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Sobel 1978, p. 1449.
  13. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  14. ↑ "Gov. Charles N. Herreid Has Been Inaugurated". Argus-Leader: 1. 1901-01-08. https://www.newspapers.com/article/argus-leader-herreid-inaugurated-january/127635971/. Retrieved 2023-07-05. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Sobel 1978, pp. 1449–1450.
  16. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  17. ↑ South Dakota Legislature. Journal of the Senate. 9th sess., 21, accessed July 4, 2023
  18. ↑ Sobel 1978, p. 1450.
  19. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  20. ↑ "In Harness". The Madison Daily Leader: 3. 1907-01-10. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-madison-daily-leader-crawford-inaugu/127636236/. Retrieved 2023-07-05. 
  21. ↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 1450–1451.
  22. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  23. ↑ "Law Makers Begin Grind". The Miller Press: 1. 1909-01-07. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miller-press-vessey-inaugurated-janu/127636312/. Retrieved 2023-07-05. 
  24. ↑ Sobel 1978, p. 1451.
  25. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  26. ↑ "Wheels Begin to Turn". Hot Springs Weekly Star: 4. 1913-01-10. https://www.newspapers.com/article/hot-springs-weekly-star-byrne-inaugurate/127636455/. Retrieved 2023-07-05. 
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Sobel 1978, pp. 1451–1452.
  28. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  29. ↑ "South Dakota's Legislators Organize Without Friction". The Daily Deadwood Pioneer-Times: 1. 1917-01-03. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-deadwood-pioneer-times-norbeck/127636577/. Retrieved 2023-07-05. 
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 Sobel 1978, p. 1452.
  31. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  32. ↑ "S.D. Legislature Convenes at Pierre in 17th Session; Gov. M'Master Inaugurated". Argus-Leader: 1. 1921-01-04. https://www.newspapers.com/article/argus-leader-mcmaster-inaugurated-januar/127636654/. Retrieved 2023-07-05. 
  33. ↑ Sobel 1978, p. 1453.
  34. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  35. ↑ "People Demand Economy, Says New Executive". Argus-Leader: 2. 1925-01-06. https://www.newspapers.com/article/argus-leader-gunderson-inaugurated-janua/127639243/. Retrieved 2023-07-05. 
  36. ↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 1453–1454.
  37. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  38. ↑ "Bulow Took Oath of Office Monday". The Daily Deadwood Pioneer-Times: 1. 1927-01-04. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-deadwood-pioneer-times-bulow-s/127646708/. Retrieved 2023-07-05. 
  39. ↑ Sobel 1978, p. 1454.
  40. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  41. ↑ "Dirt Farmer Takes Official Reins in Inaugural Service" (in en-us). Rapid City Journal: 1. 1931-01-06. https://www.newspapers.com/article/rapid-city-journal-green-inaugurated-jan/127646829/. Retrieved 2023-07-05. 
  42. ↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 1454–1455.
  43. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  44. ↑ "Berry, Green Urge Economy". Argus-Leader: 1. 1933-01-03. https://www.newspapers.com/article/argus-leader-berry-inaugurated-january-3/127647817/. Retrieved 2023-07-05. 
  45. ↑ 45.0 45.1 Sobel 1978, p. 1455.
  46. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  47. ↑ "Jensen Takes Office As Governor". Deadwood Pioneer-Times: 1. 1937-01-06. https://www.newspapers.com/article/deadwood-pioneer-times-jensen-inaugurati/3705316/. Retrieved 2023-07-05. 
  48. ↑ 48.0 48.1 Sobel 1978, p. 1456.
  49. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  50. ↑ "Bushfield Becomes 16th Governor of State; Jensen Urges Speedy Liquidation of Rural Credits". The Daily Plainsman: 1. 1939-01-03. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-plainsman-bushfield-inaugurate/127648591/. Retrieved 2023-07-05. 
  51. ↑ 51.0 51.1 Sobel 1978, pp. 1456–1457.
  52. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  53. ↑ South Dakota Legislature. Journal of the Senate. 28th sess., 16, accessed July 4, 2023
  54. ↑ 54.0 54.1 Sobel 1978, p. 1457.
  55. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  56. ↑ South Dakota Legislature. Journal of the Senate. 30th sess., 8, accessed July 5, 2023
  57. ↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 1457–1458.
  58. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  59. ↑ South Dakota Legislature. Journal of the Senate. 32nd sess., 7, accessed July 5, 2023
  60. ↑ 60.0 60.1 Sobel 1978, p. 1458.
  61. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  62. ↑ South Dakota Legislature. Journal of the Senate. 34th sess., 8, accessed July 5, 2023
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  65. ↑ "S.D. Session Is Off to Fast Start with 4 Bills". Argus-Leader: 2. 1959-01-07. https://www.newspapers.com/article/argus-leader-herseth-inaugurated-january/127656821/. Retrieved 2023-07-05. 
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  67. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  68. ↑ South Dakota Legislature. Journal of the Senate. 37th sess., 11, accessed July 5, 2023
  69. ↑ Sobel 1978, p. 1460.
  70. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  71. ↑ South Dakota Legislature. Journal of the Senate. 40th sess., 4, accessed July 5, 2023
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  73. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
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  86. ↑ Kranz, David (1993-04-20). "Miller to Become State's 29th Governor". Argus-Leader: 6A. https://www.newspapers.com/article/argus-leader-miller-succeeds-mickelson-a/127658233/. Retrieved 2023-07-05. 
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