1896 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1896 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Republican nominee Frank A. Briggs defeated People's Party nominee Robert B. Richardson with 55.61% of the vote.

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1896 North Dakota gubernatorial election

← 1894 November 3, 1896 1898 â†’

Nominee Frank A. Briggs Robert B. Richardson Party Republican Populist Popular vote 25,918 20,690 Percentage 55.61% 44.39%

County results Briggs:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Richardson:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Roger Allin Republican Elected Governor Frank A. Briggs Republican

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