2002 South Dakota gubernatorial election information
Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of South Dakota
2002 South Dakota gubernatorial election
← 1998
November 2, 2002
2006 →
Nominee
Mike Rounds
Jim Abbott
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Republican
Democratic
Running mate
Dennis Daugaard
Michael Wilson
Popular vote
189,920
140,263
Percentage
56.8%
41.9%
County results
Rounds: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90%
Abbott: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Governor before election
Bill Janklow
Republican
Elected Governor
Mike Rounds
Republican
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The 2002 South Dakota gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 2002 to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican nominee Mike Rounds was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Jim Abbott.
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