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1962 North Dakota gubernatorial election 
Summary
The 1962 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Democrat William L. Guy defeated Republican nominee Mark Andrews with 50.44% of the vote.
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 County results Guy: 50–60% 60–70% Andrews: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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For the last time, the Governor of North Dakota was elected to a two-year term. Afterwards, North Dakota governors would be elected for terms of four years.
Primary elections edit
Primary elections were held on June 26, 1962.[1]
Democratic primary edit
Candidates edit
- William L. Guy, incumbent Governor
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic–NPL | William L. Guy (inc.) | 48,020 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 48,020 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary edit
Candidates edit
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Andrews | 68,870 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 68,870 | 100.00 | ||
General election edit
Candidates edit
- William L. Guy, Democratic
- Mark Andrews, Republican
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic–NPL | William L. Guy (inc.) | 115,258 | 50.44% | ||
| Republican | Mark Andrews | 113,251 | 49.56% | ||
| Majority | 2,007 | ||||
| Turnout | 228,509 | ||||
| Democratic–NPL hold | Swing | ||||
References edit
- ^ a b c "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1962. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- ^ "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1962. Retrieved May 10, 2019.