1924 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1924 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924.

Incumbent Republican Governor Ragnvald A. Nestos was defeated for re-nomination in the Republican primary.

Republican nominee Arthur G. Sorlie defeated Democratic nominee Halvor L. Halvorson with 53.93% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 25, 1924.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Ingram J. Moe, head of the North Dakota Good Roads association and former mayor of Valley City
• Ragnvald A. Nestos, incumbent Governor (supported by the Independent Voters Association)
• Arthur G. Sorlie, member of the Grand Forks City Council (supported by the Nonpartisan League)

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Halvor L. Halvorson, Democratic candidate for North Dakota's 3rd congressional district in 1912, 1914 and 1918
• Dr. L. S. Platou, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for Governor in 1916 and 1922

Results

General election

Candidates

• Halvor L. Halvorson, Democratic
• Arthur G. Sorlie, Republican

Results

References

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