1950 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1950 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Republican nominee Norman Brunsdale defeated Democratic nominee Clyde G. Byerly with 66.29% of the vote.

1950 North Dakota gubernatorial election

November 7, 1950

Nominee Norman Brunsdale Clyde G. Byerly Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 121,822 61,950 Percentage 66.29% 33.71%

County results Brunsdale:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80-90%

Governor before election Fred G. Aandahl Republican Elected Governor Norman Brunsdale Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 27, 1950.[1]

Candidates

• Clyde G. Byerly, former Mayor of Mandan
• Obed A. Wyum

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Clyde G. Byerly	15,511	51.11
	Democratic	Obed A. Wyum	14,836	48.89
Total votes			30,347	100.00

Candidates

• Norman Brunsdale, State Senator
• Frank Vogel, Manager of the Bank of North Dakota

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Norman Brunsdale	81,599	59.04
	Republican	Frank Vogel	56,612	40.96
Total votes			138,211	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Norman Brunsdale, Republican
• Clyde G. Byerly, Democratic

Results

1950 North Dakota gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Norman Brunsdale	121,822	66.29%
	Democratic	Clyde G. Byerly	61,950	33.71%
Majority			59,872
Turnout			183,772
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1950. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
2. "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1950. Retrieved March 13, 2020.