Oscar Fosheim

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
South Dakota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1938
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Fosheim127,485
Opponents149,362
1
Elections run

Oscar Fosheim, a Democratic politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1938 governor election in South Dakota to Harlan J. Bushfield, receiving 127,485 votes (46.05%).

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How many votes has Oscar Fosheim received?

Oscar Fosheim has received 127,485 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Oscar Fosheim’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1938GovernorSouth DakotaLost127,48546.05%Harlan J. Bushfield
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.