1964 North Dakota gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1964 United States gubernatorial elections.

1964 North Dakota gubernatorial election

November 3, 1964

Nominee William L. Guy Donald Halcrow Party Democratic–NPL Republican Popular vote 146,414 116,247 Percentage 55.74% 44.26%

County results Guy:      50–60%      60–70% Halcrow:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election William L. Guy Democratic–NPL Elected Governor William L. Guy Democratic–NPL

The 1964 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Incumbent Democrat William L. Guy defeated Republican nominee Donald M. Halcrow with 55.74% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 30, 1964.^[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

• Donald M. Halcrow, State Representative
• Robert P. McCarney

Results

Republican primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Donald M. Halcrow	43,089	54.99
	Republican	Robert P. McCarney	35,269	45.01
Total votes			78,358	100.00

General election

Candidates

• William L. Guy, Democratic
• Donald M. Halcrow, Republican

Results

1964 North Dakota gubernatorial election^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic–NPL	William L. Guy (inc.)	146,414	55.74%
	Republican	Donald M. Halcrow	116,247	44.26%
Majority			30,167
Turnout			262,661
	Democratic–NPL hold		Swing

References

1. "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1964. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
2. "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1964. Retrieved April 30, 2019.