1930 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1930 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1930. Incumbent Republican George F. Shafer defeated Democratic nominee Pierce Blewett with 73.62% of the vote.

1930 North Dakota gubernatorial election

← 1928 November 4, 1930 1932 →
 
Nominee George F. Shafer Pierce Blewett
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 133,264 41,988
Percentage 73.62% 23.20%

County results
Shafer:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Blewett:      40–50%

Governor before election

George F. Shafer
Republican

Elected Governor

George F. Shafer
Republican

Primary elections

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Primary elections were held on June 25, 1930.[1]

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Pierce Blewett 4,671
Democratic Frank O. Hellstrom 4,587
Democratic Fred L. Anderson 3,421
Total votes 100.00

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican George F. Shafer (inc.) 105,371 60.34
Republican Everett H. Brant 69,249 39.66
Total votes 174,620 100.00

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • George F. Shafer, Republican
  • Pierce Blewett, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Pat J. Barrett, Communist

Results

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1930 North Dakota gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George F. Shafer (inc.) 133,264 73.62%
Democratic Pierce Blewett 41,988 23.20%
Communist Pat J. Barrett 5,754 3.18%
Majority 41,988
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1930. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  2. ^ "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1930. Retrieved April 20, 2020.