1952 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1952 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Republican Norman Brunsdale defeated Democratic nominee Ole C. Johnson with 78.74% of the vote.

1952 North Dakota gubernatorial election
November 4, 1952
 
Nominee Norman Brunsdale Ole C. Johnson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 199,944 53,990
Percentage 78.74% 21.26%
County results
Brunsdale:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80-90%      90–100%
Governor before election

Norman Brunsdale
Republican

 Elected Governor

Norman Brunsdale
Republican

Elections in North Dakota

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 24, 1952.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates
  • Ole C. Johnson

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ole C. Johnson 12,130 100.00
Total votes 12,130 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Norman Brunsdale 109,139 59.90
Republican Albert Jacobson 73,072 40.10
Total votes 182,211 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Norman Brunsdale, Republican
  • Ole C. Johnson, Democratic

Results
1952 North Dakota gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Norman Brunsdale 199,944 78.74%
Democratic Ole C. Johnson 53,990 21.26%
Majority 145,954
Turnout 253,934
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References
  1. "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1952. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
  2. "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1952. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
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