1984 North Dakota gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1984 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1984 North Dakota gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1984 to elect the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota. Voters selected Democratic candidate George A. Sinner and his running mate Ruth Meiers in a landslide over Republican incumbent Governor Allen I. Olson and Lieutenant Governor Ernest Sands.

1984 North Dakota gubernatorial election

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Turnout	314,382
Nominee George A. Sinner Allen I. Olson Party Democratic–NPL Republican Running mate Ruth Meiers Ernest Sands Popular vote 173,922 140,460 Percentage 55.3% 44.7%
County results[1] Sinner:      50–60%      60–70% Olsen:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election Allen I. Olson Republican Elected Governor George A. Sinner Democratic–NPL

As of 2020, this was the last time an incumbent governor lost his reelection bid.

Results

North Dakota gubernatorial election, 1984^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic–NPL	George A. Sinner/Ruth Meiers	173,922	55.32
	Republican	Allen I. Olson (inc.)/Ernest Sands	140,460	44.68
Total votes			314,382	100.00
	Democratic–NPL gain from Republican

See also

United States gubernatorial elections, 1984

References

1. "Official Abstract of Votes Cast at the General Election Held November 6, 1984" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 12, 2016. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
2. "Our Campaigns - ND Governor Race - Nov 06, 1984".