1979 Sioux Falls mayoral election

1979 Sioux Falls mayoral election

April 10, 1979
 
Candidate Rick Knobe Clint Clark Richard Barnes
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 10,022 3,043 1,784
Percentage 64.40% 19.56% 11.46%

Mayor before election

Rick Knobe
Nonpartisan

Elected mayor

Rick Knobe
Nonpartisan

The 1979 Sioux Falls mayoral election took place on April 10, 1979. Incumbent Mayor Rick Knobe ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by four opponents, including racquet club owner Clint Clark and former State Representative Richard Barnes. Knobe won 64 percent of the vote, avoiding the need for a runoff election.