1954 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1954 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican Norman Brunsdale defeated Democratic nominee Cornelius Bymers with 64.21% of the vote. As of 2024, this was the last time Rolette County voted for the Republican candidate.[original research?]

1954 North Dakota gubernatorial election

← 1952 November 2, 1954 1956 →
 
Nominee Norman Brunsdale Cornelius Bymers
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 124,253 69,248
Percentage 64.21% 35.79%

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

Governor before election

Norman Brunsdale
Republican

Elected Governor

Norman Brunsdale
Republican

Primary elections

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Primary elections were held on June 29, 1954.[1]

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Cornelius Bymers 14,638 100.00
Total votes 14,638 100.00

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Norman Brunsdale (inc.) 77,890 53.82
Republican Wallace E. Warner 66,839 46.18
Total votes 144,729 100.00

General election

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Candidates

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  • Norman Brunsdale, Republican
  • Cornelius Bymers, Democratic

Results

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1954 North Dakota gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Norman Brunsdale (inc.) 124,253 64.21%
Democratic Cornelius Bymers 69,248 35.79%
Majority 55,005
Turnout 193,501
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1954. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  2. ^ "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1954. Retrieved January 8, 2020.