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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

Candidates

Results

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

Candidates

Results

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

Results

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

  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.
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