1946 North Dakota gubernatorial election
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The 1946 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Republican Fred G. Aandahl defeated Democratic nominee Quentin Burdick with 68.88% of the vote.
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November 5, 1946
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 County results Aandahl: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Burdick: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 25, 1946.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Quentin Burdick, attorney
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Quentin Burdick | 14,749 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 14,749 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Fred G. Aandahl, incumbent Governor
- Elmer W. Cart, former North Dakota Railroad Commissioner
- Lynn Frazier, former United States Senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Fred G. Aandahl (inc.) | 81,953 | 65.64 | |
| Republican | Elmer W. Cart | 28,058 | 22.47 | |
| Republican | Lynn Frazier | 14,845 | 11.89 | |
| Total votes | 124,856 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- Fred G. Aandahl, Republican
- Quentin Burdick, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Fred G. Aandahl (inc.) | 116,672 | 68.88% | ||
| Democratic | Quentin Burdick | 52,719 | 31.12% | ||
| Majority | 63,953 | ||||
| Turnout | 169,391 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||