1912 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1912 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Republican nominee L. B. Hanna defeated Democratic nominee Frank O. Hellstrom with 45.45% of the vote.

1912 North Dakota gubernatorial election
November 5, 1912
 
Nominee L. B. Hanna Frank O. Hellstrom W. D. Sweet
Party Republican Democratic Progressive
Popular vote 39,811 31,544 9,406
Percentage 45.45% 36.01% 10.74%
Governor before election

John Burke
Democratic

 Elected Governor

L. B. Hanna
Republican

Elections in North Dakota

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 26, 1912.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frank O. Hellstrom 5,159
Democratic George P. Jones 4,901
Total votes

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican L. B. Hanna 24,515
Republican James A. Buchanan 22,902
Republican C. A. Johnson 8,770
Republican H. N. Midtbo 1,316
Total votes

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • L. B. Hanna, Republican
  • Frank O. Hellstrom, Democratic

Other candidates

  • W. D. Sweet, Progressive
  • A. E. Bowen Jr., Socialist

Results
1912 North Dakota gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican L. B. Hanna 39,811 45.45%
Democratic Frank O. Hellstrom 31,544 36.01%
Progressive W. D. Sweet 9,406 10.74%
Socialist A. E. Bowen Jr. 6,835 7.80%
Majority 8,267
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing
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References
  1. "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1912. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  2. "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1912. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  3. "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1912. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
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