The 1958 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Republican John E. Davis defeated Democratic nominee John F. Lord with 53.10% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 24, 1958.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • John F. Lord, attorney
  • Art Ford Sr.

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic–NPL John F. Lord 26,447 55.42
Democratic–NPL Art Ford Sr. 21,271 44.58
Total votes 47,718 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John E. Davis (inc.) 93,595 100.00
Total votes 93,595 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • John E. Davis, Republican
  • John F. Lord, Democratic

Results

1958 North Dakota gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John E. Davis (inc.) 111,836 53.10%
Democratic–NPL John F. Lord 98,763 46.90%
Majority 13,073
Turnout 210,599
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1958. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  2. ↑ "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1958. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958_North_Dakota_gubernatorial_election