The 1936 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Nonpartisan League nominee William Langer defeated incumbent Republican Walter Welford with 35.80% of the vote.

Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 24, 1936.

Democratic primary

Candidates John Moses, former Mercer County State's Attorney Ole H. Olson, former Governor James F. Morrow

Results

Republican primary

Candidates Walter Welford, incumbent Governor William Langer, former Governor

Results

General election

Candidates Major party candidates William Langer, Nonpartisan League Walter Welford, Republican John Moses, Democratic

Other candidates Pat J. Barrett, Communist L. J. Wehe, Progressive

Results

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