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1988
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Governor
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North Dakota
North Dakota Governor
Winner
DEM
George A. Sinner
59.9%
179,094 votes
Runner-up
REP
Leon L Mallberg
40.1%
119,986 votes
Margin
D+19.8
299,080
total votes
2 candidates
299,080 total votes
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Candidate
Party
Votes ▼
%
Vote Share
George A. Sinner
DEM
✓
DEM
179,094
59.9%
Leon L Mallberg
REP
REP
119,986
40.1%
Seat History
Governor in North Dakota
2024
Kelly Armstrong
REP
R+42.3
2020
Doug Burgum
REP
R+40.5
2016
Doug Burgum
REP
R+57.1
2012
Jack Dalrymple
REP
R+28.8
2008
John Hoeven
REP
R+50.9
2004
John Hoeven
REP
R+43.9
2000
John Hoeven
REP
R+10.1
1996
Edward T Schafer
REP
R+32.4
1992
Edward T Schafer
REP
R+17.2
1984
George A. Sinner
DEM
D+10.6
1980
Allen I. Olson
REP
R+7.2
1976
Arthur A Link
DEM
D+5.0
1972
Arthur A Link
DEM
D+2.1
1968
William L. Guy
DEM
D+11.1
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Candidates
George A. Sinner
DEM
Record
2W-0L
Avg Margin
D+15.2
Career
1984-1988
Governor
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Leon L Mallberg
REP
Record
0W-2L
Avg Margin
D+19.6
Career
1986-1988
Governor / State Senate
Full profile →
Also in North Dakota, 1988
President
1 contest →
US Senate
1 contest →
US House
1 contest →
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