Olson:      50–60%      60–70% Arthur A.

Link Democratic–NPL Allen I. Olson Republican 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.

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Olson Defeated Link 54% to 46% Primary elections were held on September 2, 1980.