1980 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1980 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1980. The election pitted Republican State Attorney General Allen I. Olson against incumbent Democratic-NPL governor Arthur A. Link. Olson Defeated Link 54%-46%

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 2, 1980.

Candidates

 * Arthur A. Link, incumbent Governor

Candidates

 * Allen I. Olson, North Dakota Attorney General
 * Orville W. Hagen, former Lieutenant Governor

Candidates

 * Allen I. Olson, Republican
 * Arthur A. Link, Democratic