For related races, see 1984 United States gubernatorial elections.
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The 1984 North Dakota gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1984 to elect the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota. Voters selected Democratic candidate George A. Sinner and his running mate Ruth Meiers in a landslide over Republican incumbent Governor Allen I. Olson and Lieutenant Governor Ernest Sands.
As of 2020, this was the last time an incumbent governor lost his reelection bid.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
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| Democratic–NPL | George A. Sinner/Ruth Meiers | 173,922 | 55.32 | |||
| Republican | Allen I. Olson (inc.)/Ernest Sands | 140,460 | 44.68 | |||
| Total votes | 314,382 | 100.00 | ||||
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See also
United States gubernatorial elections, 1984
References
- "Official Abstract of Votes Cast at the General Election Held November 6, 1984" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 12, 2016. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- "Our Campaigns - ND Governor Race - Nov 06, 1984".
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