1936 North Dakota gubernatorial election
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The 1936 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Nonpartisan League nominee William Langer defeated incumbent Republican Walter Welford with 35.80% of the vote.
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November 3, 1936
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 County results
Langer: 30â40% 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% Welford: 30â40% 40â50% Moses: 30â40% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 24, 1936.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- John Moses, former Mercer County State's Attorney
- Ole H. Olson, former Governor
- James F. Morrow
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Moses | 26,081 | 63.05 | |
| Democratic | Ole H. Olson | 12,942 | 31.29 | |
| Democratic | James F. Morrow | 2,341 | 5.66 | |
| Total votes | 41,364 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Walter Welford, incumbent Governor
- William Langer, former Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Walter Welford (inc.) | 90,788 | 50.19 | |
| Republican | William Langer | 90,093 | 49.81 | |
| Total votes | 180,881 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- William Langer, Nonpartisan League
- Walter Welford, Republican
- John Moses, Democratic
Other candidates
- Pat J. Barrett, Communist
- L. J. Wehe, Progressive
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Nonpartisan League | William Langer | 98,750 | 35.80% | ||
| Republican | Walter Welford (inc.) | 95,697 | 34.70% | ||
| Democratic | John Moses | 80,726 | 29.27% | ||
| Communist | Pat J. Barrett | 331 | 0.12% | ||
| Progressive Party | L. J. Wehe | 309 | 0.11% | ||
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| Nonpartisan League gain from Republican | Swing | ||||