1918 North Dakota gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1918 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1918 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1918. Incumbent Republican Lynn Frazier defeated Democratic nominee S. J. Doyle with 59.75% of the vote.

1918 North Dakota gubernatorial election

November 5, 1918

Nominee Lynn Frazier S. J. Doyle Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 54,517 36,733 Percentage 59.75% 40.26%

County results Frazier:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Doyle:      50–60%

Governor before election Lynn Frazier Republican Elected Governor Lynn Frazier Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 26, 1918.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• S. J. Doyle
• G. W. Wilkinson

Results

Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	S. J. Doyle	7,280
	Democratic	G. W. Wilkinson	3,625
Total votes

Republican primary

Candidates

• Lynn Frazier, incumbent Governor
• John Steen, North Dakota State Treasurer

Results

Republican primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Lynn Frazier (inc.)	54,382	59.07
	Republican	John Steen	37,682	40.93
Total votes			92,064	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Lynn Frazier, Republican
• S. J. Doyle, Democratic

Results

1918 North Dakota gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Lynn Frazier (inc.)	54,517	59.75%
	Democratic	S. J. Doyle	36,733	40.26%
Majority			17,784
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing