1968 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1968 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968.

Incumbent Republican Governor Nils Boe did not stand for re-election.

Republican nominee Frank Farrar defeated Democratic nominee Robert Chamberlin with 57.65% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 4, 1968.

Candidates

 * Robert Chamberlin, former State Representative and Democratic candidate for Governor in 1966

Candidates

 * Frank Farrar, Attorney General of South Dakota

Candidates

 * Robert Chamberlin, Democratic
 * Frank Farrar, Republican