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1950 United States Senate election in North Dakota
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The 1950 United States Senate election in North Dakota took place on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Republican Senator Milton Young ran for re-election to a second term. In the Republican primary, he faced former Lieutenant Governor Thorstein H. Thoresen, who was endorsed by the Nonpartisan League.[1] After winning the primary in a landslide, he faced State Senator Harry O'Brien, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Aided by the national Republican landslide, Young defeated O'Brien in a landslide to win re-election.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Harry O'Brien, State Senator from Walsh County[2]
- Joseph E. Kyllonen, veteran[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Harry O'Brien | 24,544 | 80.16% | |
| Democratic | Joseph E. Kyllonen | 6,073 | 19.84% | |
| Total votes | 30,617 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Milton Young, incumbent U.S. Senator
- Thorstein H. Thoresen, former Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota[1]