The 1892 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1892. People's Party nominee Eli C. D. Shortridge defeated incumbent Republican Andrew H. Burke with 52.43% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

  • Eli C. D. Shortridge, People's
  • Andrew H. Burke, Republican

Results

1892 North Dakota gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Populist Eli C. D. Shortridge 18,995 52.43%
Republican Andrew H. Burke (inc.) 17,236 47.57%
Majority 1,759
Turnout
Populist gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. ^ "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1892. Retrieved October 18, 2020.