1958 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1958 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958.

Incumbent Republican Governor Joe Foss was term-limited.

Democratic nominee Ralph Herseth defeated Republican nominee Phil Saunders with 51.40% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 3, 1958.

Candidates

 * Ralph Herseth, State Senator

Candidates

 * Phil Saunders, incumbent Attorney General of South Dakota
 * L. Roy Houck, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
 * Charles Lacey, state representative

Candidates

 * Ralph Herseth, Democratic
 * Phil Saunders, Republican