1980 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1980 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1980. Republican nominee Allen I. Olson defeated Democratic-NPL incumbent Arthur A. Link with 53.61% of the vote.

1980 North Dakota gubernatorial election

November 4, 1980
 
Nominee Allen I. Olson Arthur A. Link
Party Republican Democratic–NPL
Running mate Ernest Sands Wayne Sanstead
Popular vote 162,230 140,391
Percentage 53.61% 46.39%

County results

Olson:      50–60%      60–70%

Link:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Arthur A. Link
Democratic–NPL

Elected Governor

Allen I. Olson
Republican

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