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1914 United States Senate election in North Dakota

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1914 United States Senate election in North Dakota

← 1911 November 3, 1914 1920 →
 
Nominee Asle Gronna William E. Purcell W. H. Brown
Party Republican Democratic Socialist
Popular vote 48,732 29,640 6,231
Percentage 55.81% 33.95% 7.14%

County results
Gronna:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Purcell:      50–60%
No Vote:      

U.S. senator before election

Asle Gronna
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Asle Gronna
Republican

The 1914 United States Senate election in North Dakota took place on November 3, 1914. Incumbent Senator Asle Gronna, a Republican, sought re-election in his first popular election. Against several strong challengers, he won the Republican primary, though only with a plurality. In the general election, he faced former U.S. Senator William E. Purcell, the Democratic nominee. Gronna ultimately had little difficulty defeating Purcell to win re-election.

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Democratic primary[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William E. Purcell 6,609 51.60%
Democratic George P. Jones 6,200 48.40%
Total votes 12,809 100.00%

Republican primary

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Republican primary[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Asle Gronna (inc.) 27,740 47.60%
Republican John W. Worst 14,639 25.12%
Republican Andrew Miller 13,588 23.32%
Republican Herman N. Midtbo 2,305 3.96%
Total votes 58,272 100.00%

General election

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Results

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1914 United States Senate election in North Dakota[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Asle Gronna (inc.) 48,732 55.81%
Democratic William E. Purcell 29,640 33.95%
Socialist W. H. Brown 6,231 7.14%
Independent Sever Serumgard 2,707 3.10%
Majority 19,092 21.87%
Total votes 87,310 100.00%
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Predicts His Nomination". Fargo Forum and Daily Republican. Fargo, N.D. June 17, 1914. p. 6. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Party Votes, General Election, November 3, 1914" (PDF). Secretary of State of North Dakota. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  3. ^ "John H. Worst Out for U.S. Senate". Ward County Independent. Minot, N.D. April 16, 1914. p. 8. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  4. ^ "Miller Out for Gronna's Place". Grand Forks Herald. Grand Forks, N.D. February 16, 1914. p. 3. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  5. ^ "Primary Election 06-24-1914" (PDF). Secretary of State of North Dakota. Retrieved June 19, 2021.