For related races, see 1956 United States gubernatorial elections.
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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.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 26, 1956.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic–NPL | Wallace E. Warner | 56,906 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 56,906 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| 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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| 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
- ^ "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1956. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
- "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1956. Retrieved July 4, 2019.