The 1950 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950.

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nominee

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defeated Democratic nominee Clyde G. Byerly with 66.29% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 27, 1950.

Democratic primary

Candidates

*Clyde G. Byerly, former Mayor of Mandan *Obed A. Wyum

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

, State Senator *Frank Vogel, Manager of the

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Results

General election

Candidates

*Norman Brunsdale, Republican *Clyde G. Byerly, Democratic

Results

References

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November 1950 events in the United States