The 1954 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican

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defeated Democratic nominee Cornelius Bymers with 64.21% of the vote.

Primary elections

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were held on June 29, 1954.

Democratic primary

Candidates

*Cornelius Bymers,

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Results

Republican primary

Candidates

, incumbent

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*Wallace E. Warner, former

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Results

General election

Candidates

*Norman Brunsdale, Republican *Cornelius Bymers, Democratic

Results

References

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