The 1914 United States Senate election in North Dakota took place on November 3, 1914. Incumbent Senator

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, a Republican, sought re-election in his first popular election. Against several strong challengers, he won the Republican primary, though only with a plurality. In the general election, he faced former U.S. Senator

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, the Democratic nominee. Gronna ultimately had little difficulty defeating Purcell to win re-election.

Democratic primary

Candidates

, former U.S. Senator * George P. Jones, former

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State's Attorney,

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Democratic candidate for Governor

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

, incumbent U.S. Senator * John W. Worst, President of North Dakota Agricultural College * Andrew Miller, Attorney General of North Dakota * Herman N. Midtbo, perennial candidate

Results

General election

Results

References

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1914 North Dakota elections