1956 North Dakota gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1956 United States gubernatorial elections.

1956 North Dakota gubernatorial election

November 6, 1956

Nominee John E. Davis Wallace E. Warner Party Republican Democratic–NPL Popular vote 147,566 104,869 Percentage 58.46% 41.54%

County results Davis:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Warner:      50–60%

Governor before election Norman Brunsdale Republican Elected Governor John E. Davis Republican

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.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 26, 1956.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Wallace E. Warner, former North Dakota Attorney General

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic–NPL	Wallace E. Warner	56,906	100.00
Total votes			56,906	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• John E. Davis, State Senator
• Ray Schnell, former Lieutenant Governor

Results

Republican primary results[1]

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

1956 North Dakota gubernatorial election[2]

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

References

1. "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1956. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
2. "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1956. Retrieved July 4, 2019.