1948 North Dakota gubernatorial election
Gubernatorial election in North Dakota
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The 1948 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Republican Fred G. Aandahl defeated Democratic nominee Howard I. Henry with 61.33% of the vote.
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November 2, 1948
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 County results Aandahl: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Henry: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 29, 1948.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Howard I. Henry
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Howard I. Henry | 22,723 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 22,723 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Fred G. Aandahl, incumbent Governor
- Ervin Schumacher
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Fred G. Aandahl (inc.) | 93,924 | 53.19 | |
| Republican | Ervin Schumacher | 82,657 | 46.81 | |
| Total votes | 176,581 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Fred G. Aandahl, Republican
- Howard I. Henry, Democratic
Other candidates
- H. A. Porter, Progressive
- George Lund, Socialist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Fred G. Aandahl (inc.) | 131,764 | 61.33% | ||
| Democratic | Howard I. Henry | 80,555 | 37.49% | ||
| Progressive | H. A. Porter | 1,873 | 0.87% | ||
| Socialist | George Lund | 666 | 0.31% | ||
| Majority | 51,109 | ||||
| Turnout | 214,958 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||