The 1938 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Democratic nominee John Moses defeated Republican nominee John N. Hagan with 52.47% of the vote.

Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 28, 1938.

Democratic primary

Candidates John Moses, former Mercer County State's Attorney Oliver Rosenberg

Results

Republican primary

Candidates John N. Hagan, North Dakota Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor Thorstein H. H. Thoresen, incumbent Lieutenant Governor

Results

General election

Candidates John Moses, Democratic John N. Hagan, Republican

Results

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