1960 North Dakota gubernatorial election

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

1960 North Dakota gubernatorial election

November 8, 1960
 
Nominee William L. Guy Clarence P. Dahl Herschel Lashkowitz
Party Democratic-NPL Republican Independent
Popular vote 136,148 122,486 16,741
Percentage 49.44% 44.48% 6.08%

County results
Guy:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Dahl:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election

John E. Davis
Republican

Elected Governor

William L. Guy
Democratic-NPL

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 28, 1960.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-NPL William L. Guy 87,632 100.00
Total votes 87,632 100.00

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
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[2]
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. "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1960. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  2. "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1960. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
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