1926 North Dakota gubernatorial election
The 1926 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Arthur G. Sorlie defeated Democratic nominee David M. Holmes with 81.74% of the vote.
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 30, 1926.[1]
Candidates
- David M. Holmes, businessman
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David M. Holmes | 6,141 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 6,141 | 100.00 | ||
Candidates
- Arthur G. Sorlie, incumbent Governor
- James M. Hanley, former North Dakota District Court Judge
- J. A. McGovern
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Arthur G. Sorlie | 90,563 | 55.83 | |
| Republican | James M. Hanley | 66,190 | 40.80 | |
| Republican | J. A. McGovern | 5,472 | 3.37 | |
| Total votes | 162,225 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Arthur G. Sorlie, Republican
- David M. Holmes, Democratic
Other candidates
- Ralph Ingerson, Farmer–Labor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Arthur G. Sorlie | 131,003 | 81.74% | ||
| Democratic | David M. Holmes | 24,287 | 15.15% | ||
| Farmer–Labor | Ralph Ingerson | 4,974 | 3.10% | ||
| Majority | 106,716 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1926. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1926. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
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