1980 North Dakota gubernatorial election

1980 North Dakota gubernatorial election

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Nominee Allen I. Olson Arthur A. Link
Party Republican Democratic–NPL
Running mate Ernest Sands Wayne Sanstead
Popular vote 162,230 140,391
Percentage 53.6% 46.4%

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

The 1980 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1980. The election pitted Republican State Attorney General Allen I. Olson against incumbent Democratic-NPL governor Arthur A. Link. Olson Defeated Link 54%-46%