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 County results Briggs: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Richardson: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The1896 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896.Republican nomineeFrank A. Briggs defeatedPeople's Party nominee Robert B. Richardson with 55.61% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Frank A. Briggs | 25,918 | 55.61% | ||
| Populist | Robert B. Richardson | 20,690 | 44.39% | ||
| Majority | 5,228 | ||||
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