The 2006 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 2006. Incumbent Republican Governor Mike Rounds defeated Democrat Jack Billion to serve a second term as governor.
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County results Rounds: 50–60% 60–70% 70-80% 80–90% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Jack Billion | 22,527 | 61.91 | |
Democratic | Dennis Weise | 13,862 | 38.09 | |
Total votes | 36,389 | 100.00 |
Governor Rounds faced no opposition in the Republican primary.
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[2] | Solid R | November 6, 2006 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[3] | Safe R | November 6, 2006 |
Rothenberg Political Report[4] | Safe R | November 2, 2006 |
Real Clear Politics[5] | Safe R | November 6, 2006 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Mike Rounds (incumbent) | 206,990 | 61.69% | +4.93% | |
Democratic | Jack Billion | 121,226 | 36.13% | -5.79% | |
Constitution | Steven J. Willis | 4,010 | 1.20% | ||
Libertarian | Tom Gerber | 3,282 | 0.98% | +0.39% | |
Majority | 85,764 | 25.56% | +10.72% | ||
Turnout | 335,508 | ||||
Republican hold | Swing |
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