1892 North Dakota gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1892 United States gubernatorial elections.

1892 North Dakota gubernatorial election

November 8, 1892

Nominee Eli C. D. Shortridge Andrew H. Burke Party Populist Republican Alliance Democratic-Independent Popular vote 18,995 17,236 Percentage 52.43% 47.57%

County results Shortridge   50–60%   60–70%   70–80% Burke   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90% No Data/Vote

Governor before election Andrew H. Burke Republican Elected Governor Eli C. D. Shortridge Populist

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

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Populist	Eli C. D. Shortridge	18,995	52.43	N/A
	Republican	Andrew H. Burke (inc.)	17,236	47.57	4.66
Majority			1,759	4.85	12.83
Total votes			36,231	100.00
	Populist gain from Republican