South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1890

South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1890

November 1, 1890 (1890-11-01)

Nominee Arthur C. Mellette H. L. Loucks Maris Taylor Party Republican Independent Democratic Running mate James H. Fletcher M. M. Price Sam A. Ramsey Popular vote 34,487 24,591 18,484 Percentage 44.46 31.71 23.83

Governor before election Arthur C. Mellette Republican Elected Governor Arthur C. Mellette Republican

The 1890 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1890, to elect the second Governor of South Dakota. Republican Arthur C. Mellette was re-elected, defeating Independent H. L. Loucks and Democrat Maris Taylor.

Results

South Dakota gubernatorial election, 1890
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Arthur C. Mellette (inc.)	34,487	44.46
	Independent	H. L. Loucks	24,591	31.71
	Democratic	Maris Taylor	18,484	23.83
Total votes			77,562	100
Majority			9,896	12.75
	Republican hold