The 1934 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Incumbent Democratic Governor Tom Berry ran for re-election to a second term. After defeating an intra-party challenge from Lieutenant Governor Hans Ustrud , Berry faced magazine publisher William C. Allen, who won a crowded Republican primary with a large plurality. Aided by the national environment favoring Democrats, Berry won re-election in a landslide.
1934 South Dakota gubernatorial election
County resultsBerry : 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Allen : 50-60%
Democratic primary
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Republican primary
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Candidates
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William C. Allen, publisher of the Dakota Farmer [3]
Otto Kaas, State Senator from Marshall County [4]
Daniel K. Loucks, former Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives[5]
Charles A. Alseth, State Representative from Kingsbury County [6] General election
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References
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^ "Ustrud Enters Battle For Party Nomination As Opponent Of Berry" . Argus Leader . Retrieved June 13, 2021 .^ a b c Nelson, Nelson; Heinrich, Chad W., eds. (2005). "Chapter 8: Elections". Legislative Manual: South Dakota, 2005 {{cite book }}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link )^ "W. C. Allen, Aberdeen, to Run for Republican Nomination for Governor in May 1 Race: Farm Magazine Publisher Announces Candidacy After Appeals From Friends" . Argus Leader . Retrieved June 13, 2021 .^ "Otto L. Kaas" . Historical Listing . South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved June 13, 2021 .^ "Daniel K. Loucks" . Historical Listing . South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved June 13, 2021 .^ "Chalres A. Alseth" . Historical Listing . South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved June 13, 2021 .
