The 1952 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Republican Norman Brunsdale defeated Democratic nominee Ole C. Johnson with 78.74% of the vote.
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Primary elections edit
Primary elections were held on June 24, 1952.[1]
Democratic primary edit
Candidates edit
- Ole C. Johnson
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ole C. Johnson | 12,130 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 12,130 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary edit
Candidates edit
- Norman Brunsdale, incumbent Governor
- Albert Jacobson, North Dakota State Treasurer
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Norman Brunsdale (inc.) | 109,139 | 59.90 | |
| Republican | Albert Jacobson | 73,072 | 40.10 | |
| Total votes | 182,211 | 100.00 | ||
General election edit
Candidates edit
- Norman Brunsdale, Republican
- Ole C. Johnson, Democratic
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Norman Brunsdale (inc.) | 199,944 | 78.74% | ||
| Democratic | Ole C. Johnson | 53,990 | 21.26% | ||
| Majority | 145,954 | ||||
| Turnout | 253,934 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References edit
- ^ a b c "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1952. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1952. Retrieved March 12, 2020.