1932 North Dakota gubernatorial election
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The 1932 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1932. Republican nominee William Langer defeated Democratic nominee Herbert C. DePuy with 54.75% of the vote.
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November 8, 1932
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 County results
Langer: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 29, 1932.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Herbert C. DePuy, former Walsh County State's Attorney
- Tobias D. Casey, former State Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Herbert C. DePuy | 15,987 | 61.33 | |
| Democratic | Tobias D. Casey | 10,079 | 38.67 | |
| Total votes | 26,066 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- William Langer, former North Dakota Attorney General
- Frank H. Hyland, former Lieutenant Governor
- W. E. Black
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Langer | 93,177 | 53.44 | |
| Republican | Frank H. Hyland | 68,226 | 39.13 | |
| Republican | W. E. Black | 12,963 | 7.43 | |
| Total votes | 174,366 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- William Langer, Republican
- Herbert C. DePuy, Democratic
Other candidates
- Andrew Omholt, Communist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Langer | 134,231 | 54.75% | ||
| Democratic | Herbert C. DePuy | 110,263 | 44.97% | ||
| Communist | Andrew Omholt | 691 | 0.28% | ||
| Majority | 23,968 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||