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The 1896 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Republican nominee Frank A. Briggs defeated People's Party nominee Robert B. Richardson with 55.61% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
- Frank A. Briggs, Republican
- Robert B. Richardson, People's
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank A. Briggs | 25,918 | 55.61% | ||
| Populist | Robert B. Richardson | 20,690 | 44.39% | ||
| Majority | 5,228 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1896. Retrieved October 4, 2020.