1964 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1964 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964.

Incumbent Republican Governor Archie M. Gubbrud did not run for re-election.

Republican nominee Nils Boe defeated Democratic nominee John F. Lindley with 51.68% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 2, 1964.

Candidates

 * John F. Lindley, former Lieutenant Governor
 * Merton B. Tice, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for 1956 United States Senate election in South Dakota

Candidates

 * Nils Boe, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
 * Sigurd Anderson, former Governor

Candidates

 * John F. Lindley, Democratic
 * Nils Boe, Republican