1956 North Dakota gubernatorial election
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The 1956 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Republican nominee John E. Davis defeated Democratic nominee Wallace E. Warner with 58.46% of the vote.
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November 6, 1956
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 County results Davis: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Warner: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 26, 1956.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Wallace E. Warner, former North Dakota Attorney General
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic–NPL | Wallace E. Warner | 56,906 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 56,906 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John E. Davis | 55,149 | 53.31 | |
| Republican | Ray Schnell | 48,296 | 46.69 | |
| Total votes | 103,445 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- John E. Davis, Republican
- Wallace E. Warner, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John E. Davis | 147,566 | 58.46% | ||
| Democratic–NPL | Wallace E. Warner | 104,869 | 41.54% | ||
| Majority | 42,697 | ||||
| Turnout | 252,435 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||