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1914 United States Senate election in North Dakota
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.
- William E. Purcell, former U.S. Senator
- George P. Jones, former LaMoure County State's Attorney, 1912 Democratic candidate for Governor
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 6,609 | 51.60% | |
| Democratic | 6,200 | 48.40% | |
| 12,809 | 100.00% |
- Asle Gronna, incumbent U.S. Senator
- John W. Worst, President of North Dakota Agricultural College
- Andrew Miller, Attorney General of North Dakota
- Herman N. Midtbo, perennial candidate
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 27,740 | 47.60% | |
| Republican | 14,639 | 25.12% | |
| Republican | 13,588 | 23.32% | |
| Republican | 2,305 | 3.96% | |
| 58,272 | 100.00% |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 48,732 | 55.81% | |
| Democratic | 29,640 | 33.95% | |
| Socialist | 6,231 | 7.14% | |
| Independent | 2,707 | 3.10% | |
| 19,092 | 21.87% | ||
| 87,310 | 100.00% | ||
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