1992Final results
1992 election for President in South Dakota
President · South Dakota
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 40.7% of the vote, defeating Bill Clinton (D) by 3.5 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
40.7%136,718
Bill ClintonDemocrat
37.1%124,888
Ross PerotIndependent
21.8%73,295
Andre MarrouLibertarian
0.2%814
336,254 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1992
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The candidates
George H.w. Bush (R)Bill Clinton (D)Ross Perot (I)
Also on the ballot: Andre Marrou (Libertarian), 0.2%