The 1916 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Republican Governor
Frank M. Byrne declined to seek re-election to a third term. Lieutenant Governor
Peter Norbeck won the Republican primary to succeed him, and in the general election faced State Representative Orville V. Rinehart. Norbeck won his first term as Governor in a landslide over Rinehart.
The 1916 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Republican Governor
Frank M. Byrne declined to seek re-election to a third term. Lieutenant Governor
Peter Norbeck won the Republican primary to succeed him, and in the general election faced State Representative Orville V. Rinehart. Norbeck won his first term as Governor in a landslide over Rinehart.