For related races, see 1950 United States gubernatorial elections.
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The 1950 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Republican nominee Norman Brunsdale defeated Democratic nominee Clyde G. Byerly with 66.29% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 27, 1950.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Clyde G. Byerly, former Mayor of Mandan
- Obed A. Wyum
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Clyde G. Byerly | 15,511 | 51.11 | |
| Democratic | Obed A. Wyum | 14,836 | 48.89 | |
| Total votes | 30,347 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Norman Brunsdale, State Senator
- Frank Vogel, Manager of the Bank of North Dakota
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Norman Brunsdale | 81,599 | 59.04 | |
| Republican | Frank Vogel | 56,612 | 40.96 | |
| Total votes | 138,211 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- Norman Brunsdale, Republican
- Clyde G. Byerly, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Norman Brunsdale | 121,822 | 66.29% | ||
| Democratic | Clyde G. Byerly | 61,950 | 33.71% | ||
| Majority | 59,872 | ||||
| Turnout | 183,772 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1950. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
- "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1950. Retrieved March 13, 2020.