1956 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1956 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Republican nominee John E. Davis defeated Democratic nominee Wallace E. Warner with 58.46% of the vote.

1956 North Dakota gubernatorial election
November 6, 1956
 
Nominee John E. Davis Wallace E. Warner
Party Republican Democratic-NPL
Popular vote 147,566 104,869
Percentage 58.46% 41.54%
County results

Davis:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Warner:      50–60%
Governor before election

Norman Brunsdale
Republican

 Elected Governor

John E. Davis
Republican

Elections in North Dakota

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 26, 1956.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-NPL Wallace E. Warner 56,906 100.00
Total votes 56,906 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John E. Davis 55,149 53.31
Republican Ray Schnell 48,296 46.69
Total votes 103,445 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • John E. Davis, Republican
  • Wallace E. Warner, Democratic

Results
1956 North Dakota gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican John E. Davis 147,566 58.46%
Democratic-NPL Wallace E. Warner 104,869 41.54%
Majority 42,697
Turnout 252,435
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1956. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  2. "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1956. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
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