The 1926 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Arthur G. Sorlie defeated Democratic nominee David M. Holmes in a landslide victory with 81.74% of the vote.
Sorlie won with the biggest vote percentage (and Holmes, in contrast, the fewest for a major party nominee) in North Dakota history.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 30, 1926.
Democratic primary
Candidates David M. Holmes, businessman
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Arthur G. Sorlie, incumbent Governor James M. Hanley, former North Dakota District Court Judge J. A. McGovern
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Arthur G. Sorlie, Republican David M. Holmes, Democratic
Other candidates Ralph Ingerson, Farmer–Labor
Results
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