1950 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1950 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Republican nominee Norman Brunsdale defeated Democratic nominee Clyde G. Byerly with 66.29% of the vote.

1950 North Dakota gubernatorial election

← 1948 November 7, 1950 1952 →
 
Nominee Norman Brunsdale Clyde G. Byerly
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 121,822 61,950
Percentage 66.29% 33.71%

County results
Brunsdale:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80-90%

Governor before election

Fred G. Aandahl
Republican

Elected Governor

Norman Brunsdale
Republican

Primary elections

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Primary elections were held on June 27, 1950.[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 Clyde G. Byerly 15,511 51.11
Democratic Obed A. Wyum 14,836 48.89
Total votes 30,347 100.00

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Norman Brunsdale 81,599 59.04
Republican Frank Vogel 56,612 40.96
Total votes 138,211 100.00

General election

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Candidates

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  • Norman Brunsdale, Republican
  • Clyde G. Byerly, Democratic

Results

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1950 North Dakota gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Norman Brunsdale 121,822 66.29%
Democratic Clyde G. Byerly 61,950 33.71%
Majority 59,872
Turnout 183,772
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1950. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  2. ^ "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1950. Retrieved March 13, 2020.