1954 North Dakota gubernatorial election
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The 1954 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican Norman Brunsdale defeated Democratic nominee Cornelius Bymers with 64.21% of the vote.
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November 2, 1954
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 County results Brunsdale: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 29, 1954.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Cornelius Bymers, State Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Cornelius Bymers | 14,638 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 14,638 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Norman Brunsdale, incumbent Governor
- Wallace E. Warner, former North Dakota Attorney General
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Norman Brunsdale (inc.) | 77,890 | 53.82 | |
| Republican | Wallace E. Warner | 66,839 | 46.18 | |
| Total votes | 144,729 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- Norman Brunsdale, Republican
- Cornelius Bymers, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Norman Brunsdale (inc.) | 124,253 | 64.21% | ||
| Democratic | Cornelius Bymers | 69,248 | 35.79% | ||
| Majority | 55,005 | ||||
| Turnout | 193,501 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||