1962 North Dakota gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1962 United States gubernatorial elections.

1962 North Dakota gubernatorial election

←  1960 November 6, 1962 1964  →

Nominee William L. Guy Mark Andrews Party Democratic–NPL Republican Popular vote 115,258 113,251 Percentage 50.44% 49.56%

County results Guy:      50–60%     60–70% Andrews:      50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election William L. Guy Democratic–NPL Elected Governor William L. Guy Democratic–NPL

The 1962 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Democrat William L. Guy defeated Republican nominee Mark Andrews with 50.44% of the vote.

For the last time, the Governor of North Dakota was elected to a two-year term. Afterwards, North Dakota governors would be elected for terms of four years.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 26, 1962. ^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• William L. Guy, incumbent Governor

Results

Democratic primary results ^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic–NPL	William L. Guy (inc.)	48,020	100.00
Total votes			48,020	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• Mark Andrews, Republican national committeeman

Results

Republican primary results ^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Mark Andrews	68,870	100.00
Total votes			68,870	100.00

General election

Candidates

• William L. Guy, Democratic
• Mark Andrews, Republican

Results

1962 North Dakota gubernatorial election ^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic–NPL	William L. Guy (inc.)	115,258	50.44%
	Republican	Mark Andrews	113,251	49.56%
Majority			2,007
Turnout			228,509
	Democratic–NPL hold		Swing

References

1. "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1962. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
2. "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1962. Retrieved May 10, 2019.