1892 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1892 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1892. People's Party nominee Eli C. D. Shortridge defeated incumbent Republican Andrew H. Burke with 52.43% of the vote.

1892 North Dakota gubernatorial election

November 8, 1892
 
Nominee Eli C. D. Shortridge Andrew H. Burke
Party People's Republican
Popular vote 18,995 17,236
Percentage 52.43% 47.57%

Governor before election

Andrew H. Burke
Republican

Elected Governor

Eli C. D. Shortridge
People's

General election

Candidates

  • Eli C. D. Shortridge, People's
  • Andrew H. Burke, Republican

Results

1892 North Dakota gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
People's Eli C. D. Shortridge 18,995 52.43%
Republican Andrew H. Burke 17,236 47.57%
Majority 1,759
Turnout
People's gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1892. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
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