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The 1960 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Democratic nominee William L. Guy defeated Republican nominee and Lieutenant Governor[1] Clarence P. Dahl with 49.44% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 28, 1960.[2]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic–NPL William L. Guy 87,632 100.00
Total votes 87,632 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Clarence P. Dahl 86,900 77.57
Republican Orris G. Nordhougen 25,132 22.43
Total votes 112,032 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William L. Guy, Democratic
  • Clarence P. Dahl, Republican

Other candidates

  • Herschel Lashkowitz, Independent

Results

1960 North Dakota gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic–NPL William L. Guy 136,148 49.44%
Republican Clarence P. Dahl 122,486 44.48%
Independent Herschel Lashkowitz 16,741 6.08%
Majority 13,662
Turnout 275,375
Democratic–NPL gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. ^ Governing in a Polarized Age: Elections, Parties, and Political Representation in America. (2017). United States: Cambridge University Press.
  2. ^ a b c "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1960. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  3. ^ "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1960. Retrieved June 21, 2019.