1980 North Dakota gubernatorial election
The 1980 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1980. Republican nominee Allen I. Olson defeated Democratic-NPL incumbent Arthur A. Link with 53.61% of the vote.s were held on September 2, 1980.Candidates
- Arthur A. Link, incumbent Governor
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Candidates
- Allen I. Olson, Republican
- Arthur A. Link, Democratic
Results
