1936 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1936 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Nonpartisan League nominee William Langer defeated incumbent Republican Walter Welford with 35.80% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 24, 1936.

Candidates

 * John Moses, former Mercer County State's Attorney
 * Ole H. Olson, former Governor
 * James F. Morrow

Candidates

 * Walter Welford, incumbent Governor
 * William Langer, former Governor

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * William Langer, Nonpartisan League
 * Walter Welford, Republican
 * John Moses, Democratic

Other candidates
 * Pat J. Barrett, Communist
 * L. J. Wehe, Progressive