1914 United States Senate election in North Dakota

1914 United States Senate election in North Dakota
	County results; Gronna: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%; Purcell: 50–60%; No Vote:
U.S. senator before election; Asle Gronna; Republican	Elected U.S. Senator ; Asle Gronna; Republican

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

William E. Purcell, former U.S. Senator
George P. Jones, former LaMoure County State's Attorney, 1912 Democratic candidate for Governor^[1]

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

Asle Gronna, incumbent U.S. Senator
John W. Worst, President of North Dakota Agricultural College^[3]
Andrew Miller, Attorney General of North Dakota^[4]
Herman N. Midtbo, perennial candidate

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

^ "Predicts His Nomination". Fargo Forum and Daily Republican. Fargo, N.D. June 17, 1914. p. 6. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
^ ^a ^b "Party Votes, General Election, November 3, 1914" (PDF). Secretary of State of North Dakota. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
^ "John H. Worst Out for U.S. Senate". Ward County Independent. Minot, N.D. April 16, 1914. p. 8. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
^ "Miller Out for Gronna's Place". Grand Forks Herald. Grand Forks, N.D. February 16, 1914. p. 3. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
^ "Primary Election 06-24-1914" (PDF). Secretary of State of North Dakota. Retrieved June 19, 2021.

[1] "Predicts His Nomination". Fargo Forum and Daily Republican. Fargo, N.D. June 17, 1914. p. 6. Retrieved June 19, 2021.

[1914_election-2] "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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