1992 North Dakota gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1992 United States gubernatorial elections.

1992 North Dakota gubernatorial election
← 1988 November 3, 1992 1996 →
 
Nominee Ed Schafer Nicholas Spaeth
Party Republican Democratic–NPL
Running mate Rosemarie Myrdal Julie Hill
Popular vote 176,398 123,845
Percentage 58.0% 40.6%
County results
Schafer:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%
Spaeth:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

George A. Sinner
Democratic–NPL

Elected Governor

Ed Schafer
Republican

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The 1992 North Dakota gubernatorial election took place on 3 November 1992. Incumbent Democratic-NPL Governor George A. Sinner retired. Republican nominee Ed Schafer defeated Democratic former Attorney General of North Dakota Nicholas Spaeth in a landslide.