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

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.

Primary elections

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

Democratic primary

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

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John E. Davis (inc.) 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 (inc.) 111,836 53.10%
Democratic–NPL John F. Lord 98,763 46.90%
Majority 13,073
Turnout 210,599
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. 1 2 3 "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.
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