1958 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1958 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Republican John E. Davis defeated Democratic nominee John F. Lord with 53.10% of the vote.

1958 North Dakota gubernatorial election

November 4, 1958

Nominee John E. Davis John F. Lord Party Republican Democratic-NPL Popular vote 111,836 98,763 Percentage 53.10% 46.90%

County results Davis:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Lord:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election John E. Davis Republican Elected Governor John E. Davis Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 24, 1958.[1]

Candidates

• John F. Lord, attorney
• Art Ford Sr.

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic-NPL	John F. Lord	26,447	55.42
	Democratic-NPL	Art Ford Sr.	21,271	44.58
Total votes			47,718	100.00

Candidates

• John E. Davis, incumbent Governor

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John E. Davis	93,595	100.00
Total votes			93,595	100.00

General election

Candidates

• John E. Davis, Republican
• John F. Lord, Democratic

Results

1958 North Dakota gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John E. Davis	111,836	53.10%
	Democratic-NPL	John F. Lord	98,763	46.90%
Majority			13,073
Turnout			210,599
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1958. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
2. "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1958. Retrieved July 4, 2019.