1902 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1902 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1902. Incumbent Republican Governor Charles N. Herreid ran for re-election to a second term. He faced former Watertown Mayor John W. Martin, the Fusion nominee who was listed as the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Herreid defeated Martin in a landslide to win his second term.

1902 South Dakota gubernatorial election

← 1900 November 4, 1902 1904 →
 
Nominee Charles N. Herreid John W. Martin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 48,196 21,396
Percentage 64.73% 28.74%

County results
Herreid:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Martin:      40–50%
No Vote:      

Governor of South Dakota before election

Charles N. Herreid
Republican

Elected Governor of South Dakota

Charles N. Herreid
Republican

Republican convention

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At the Republican convention in June 1902, Governor Charles N. Herreid was renominated unanimously and without opposition.[1]

Fusion conventions

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As was the case in 1898 and 1900, the Democratic and Populist Parties held separate conventions and then fused together with a common set of nominees. However, this time, the parties agreed that the ticket, though fused, would be listed as the Democratic Party on the ballot.[2] At the conventions, former Watertown Mayor John W. Martin[3] was named as the Fusion nominee.[2]

General election

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Results

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1902 South Dakota gubernatorial special election[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Charles N. Herreid (inc.) 48,196 64.73% +8.42%
Democratic John W. Martin 21,396 28.74% −13.23%
Socialist John C. Crawford 2,620 3.52%
Prohibition H. H. Curtis 2,245 3.02% +2.68%
Majority 26,800 35.99% +21.64%
Turnout 74,457 100.00%
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Republican Harmony: A Unanimous and Enthusiastic Convention South Dakota Republicans". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. June 5, 1902. p. 1. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Fusionists Name Martin For Gov". Sioux City Journal. Sioux City, Iowa. June 26, 1902. p. 1. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  3. ^ "Doings at Watertown: John W. Martin a Candidate for Receiver of the United States Land Office". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. January 11, 1893. p. 8. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  4. ^ Nelson, Nelson; Heinrich, Chad W., eds. (2005). "Chapter 8: Elections". Legislative Manual: South Dakota, 2005. Pierre, S.D. p. 618.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)