1976 North Dakota gubernatorial election
The 1976 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Democratic Governor Arthur A. Link Ran for A second term against Republican Richard Elkin. Link Won reelection defeating Elkin 52%-47%
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 7, 1976.[1]
Candidates
- Arthur A. Link, incumbent Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic–NPL | Arthur A. Link (inc.) | 54,759 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 54,759 | 100.00 | ||
Candidates
- Richard Elkin, North Dakota Public Service Commissioner
- Herb Geving
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Richard Elkin | 54,427 | 81.92 | |
| Republican | Herb Geving | 12,013 | 18.08 | |
| Total votes | 66,440 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Arthur A. Link, Democratic
- Richard Elkin, Republican
Other candidates
- Martin K. Vaaler, American
Link Ran on his record of Coal mining. Stating that he understood that the coal had to be mined carefully. And that he New the state had to have a fair return for its resources While also stating that he was guiding resources to better manage North Dakota's future. His campaign slogan was. “Art link Good judgment we can trust”
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic–NPL | Arthur A. Link (inc.) | 153,309 | 51.58% | ||
| Republican | Richard Elkin | 138,321 | 46.53% | ||
| American | Martin K. Vaaler | 5,619 | 1.89% | ||
| Majority | 14,988 | ||||
| Turnout | 297,249 | ||||
| Democratic–NPL hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1976. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1976. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
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