1896 North Dakota gubernatorial election

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.

1896 North Dakota gubernatorial election

November 3, 1896
 
Nominee Frank A. Briggs Robert B. Richardson
Party Republican People's
Popular vote 25,918 20,690
Percentage 55.61% 44.39%

Governor before election

Roger Allin
Republican

Elected Governor

Frank A. Briggs
Republican

General election

Candidates

  • Frank A. Briggs, Republican
  • Robert B. Richardson, People's

Results

1896 North Dakota gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Frank A. Briggs 25,918 55.61%
People's Robert B. Richardson 20,690 44.39%
Majority 5,228
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1896. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
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