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The1958 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. IncumbentRepublicanJohn E. Davis defeatedDemocratic nominee John F. Lord with 53.10% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on June 24, 1958.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic–NPL | John F. Lord | 26,447 | 55.42 | |
| Democratic–NPL | Art Ford Sr. | 21,271 | 44.58 | |
| Total votes | 47,718 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | John E. Davis (inc.) | 93,595 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 93,595 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | John E. Davis (inc.) | 111,836 | 53.10% | ||
| Democratic–NPL | John F. Lord | 98,763 | 46.90% | ||
| Majority | 13,073 | ||||
| Turnout | 210,599 | ||||
| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||
