1950 United States Senate election in North Dakota
The 1950 United States Senate election in North Dakota took place on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Republican Senator Milton Young ran for re-election to a second term. In the Republican primary, he faced former Lieutenant Governor Thorstein H. Thoresen, who was endorsed by the Nonpartisan League.[1] After winning the primary in a landslide, he faced State Senator Harry O'Brien, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Aided by the national Republican landslide, Young defeated O'Brien in a landslide to win re-election.
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Democratic Primary
Candidates
- Harry O'Brien, State Senator from Walsh County[2]
- Joseph E. Kyllonen, veteran[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Harry O'Brien | 24,544 | 80.16% | |
| Democratic | Joseph E. Kyllonen | 6,073 | 19.84% | |
| Total votes | 30,617 | 100.00% | ||
Republican Primary
Candidates
- Milton Young, incumbent U.S. Senator
- Thorstein H. Thoresen, former Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Milton Young (inc.) | 98,458 | 71.21% | |
| Republican | Thorstein H. Thoresen | 39,805 | 28.79% | |
| Total votes | 138,263 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Milton Young (inc.) | 126,209 | 67.59% | +12.05% | |
| Democratic | Harry O'Brien | 60,507 | 32.41% | +4.99% | |
| Majority | 65,702 | 35.19% | +7.06% | ||
| Turnout | 186,716 | ||||
| Republican hold | |||||
References
- "Speaker Burdick Arrives". Bismarck Tribune. Bismarck, N.D. March 23, 1950. p. 1. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- "Kyllonen Announces He'll Run For Senate". Bismarck Tribune. Bismarck, N.D. April 10, 1950. p. 7. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- "Primary Election 06-27-1950" (PDF). Secretary of State of North Dakota. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- "General Election 11-07-1950" (PDF). Secretary of State of North Dakota. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
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