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The1960 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960.Democratic nomineeWilliam L. Guy defeatedRepublican nominee andLieutenant Governor[1]Clarence P. Dahl with 49.44% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on June 28, 1960.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic–NPL | William L. Guy | 87,632 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 87,632 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Clarence P. Dahl | 86,900 | 77.57 | |
| Republican | Orris G. Nordhougen | 25,132 | 22.43 | |
| Total votes | 112,032 | 100.00 | ||
Major party candidates
Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic–NPL | William L. Guy | 136,148 | 49.44% | ||
| Republican | Clarence P. Dahl | 122,486 | 44.48% | ||
| Independent | Herschel Lashkowitz | 16,741 | 6.08% | ||
| Majority | 13,662 | ||||
| Turnout | 275,375 | ||||
| Democratic–NPLgain fromRepublican | Swing | ||||