1952 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1952 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952.

Incumbent Republican Governor Sigurd Anderson was re-elected, defeating Democratic nominee Sherman A. Iverson with 70.15% of the vote. This is the only time that the winner of the South Dakota gubernatorial election won all counties in South Dakota.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 3, 1952.

Candidates

 * Sherman A. Iverson, Mayor of South Sioux Falls

Candidates

 * Sigurd Anderson, incumbent Governor

Candidates

 * Sherman A. Iverson, Democratic
 * Sigurd Anderson, Republican