1952 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1952 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Republican Norman Brunsdale defeated Democratic nominee Ole C. Johnson with 78.74% of the vote.

1952 North Dakota gubernatorial election

November 4, 1952

Nominee Norman Brunsdale Ole C. Johnson Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 199,944 53,990 Percentage 78.74% 21.26%

County results Brunsdale:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80-90%      90–100%

Governor before election Norman Brunsdale Republican Elected Governor Norman Brunsdale Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 24, 1952.[1]

Candidates

• Ole C. Johnson

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Ole C. Johnson	12,130	100.00
Total votes			12,130	100.00

Candidates

• Norman Brunsdale, incumbent Governor
• Albert Jacobson, North Dakota State Treasurer

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Norman Brunsdale	109,139	59.90
	Republican	Albert Jacobson	73,072	40.10
Total votes			182,211	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Norman Brunsdale, Republican
• Ole C. Johnson, Democratic

Results

1952 North Dakota gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Norman Brunsdale	199,944	78.74%
	Democratic	Ole C. Johnson	53,990	21.26%
Majority			145,954
Turnout			253,934
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1952. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
2. "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1952. Retrieved March 12, 2020.