1954 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1954 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954.

Incumbent Republican Governor Sigurd Anderson was term-limited.

Republican nominee Joe Foss defeated Democratic nominee Ed C. Martin with 56.67% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 1, 1954.

Candidates

 * Ernest F. McKellips, former mayor of Alcester
 * Ed C. Martin, rancher

Candidates

 * Joe Foss, unsuccessful candidate for Republican nomination for Governor in 1950
 * Harold O. Lund, Chairman of the Board of Charities and Corrections
 * Rex Terry, incumbent Lieutenant Governor

Candidates

 * Ed C. Martin, Democratic
 * Joe Foss, Republican