page_title: 1978 South Dakota gubernatorial election
hierarchical_section_title: 1978 South Dakota gubernatorial election
context_page_description: The 1978 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican nominee Bill Janklow was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Roger D. McKellips.
context_section_description: The 1978 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican nominee Bill Janklow was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Roger D.  McKellips.
caption: County results 
  
  Janklow:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% 
  
  McKellips:      50–60%      60–70%      80–90%