1976 North Dakota gubernatorial election

1976 North Dakota gubernatorial election

← 1972 November 2, 1976 1980 →
 
Nominee Arthur A. Link Richard Elkin
Party Democratic–NPL Republican
Running mate Wayne Sanstead Ernest G. Pyle
Popular vote 153,309 138,321
Percentage 51.6% 46.5%

County results
Link:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Elkin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Arthur A. Link
Democratic–NPL

Elected Governor

Arthur A. Link
Democratic–NPL

The 1976 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Democratic governor Arthur A. Link Ran for A second term against Republican Richard Elkin. Link won reelection defeating Elkin 52% to 47%


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