| Election Name: | 1976 North Dakota gubernatorial election |
| Country: | North Dakota |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1972 North Dakota gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1972 |
| Next Election: | 1980 North Dakota gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1980 |
| Election Date: | November 2, 1976 |
| Image1: | File:Arthur A. Link.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Arthur A. Link |
| Party1: | North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party |
| Running Mate1: | Wayne Sanstead |
| Popular Vote1: | 153,309 |
| Percentage1: | 51.6% |
| Nominee2: | Richard Elkin |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Running Mate2: | Ernest G. Pyle |
| Popular Vote2: | 138,321 |
| Percentage2: | 46.5% |
| Map Size: | 250px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Arthur A. Link |
| Before Party: | North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party |
| After Election: | Arthur A. Link |
| After Party: | North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party |
The 1976 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Democratic Governor Arthur A. Link Ran for A second term against Republican Richard Elkin. Link Won reelection defeating Elkin 52%-47%
Primary elections were held on September 7, 1976.[1]
Major party candidates
Other candidates
Link Ran on his record of Coal mining. Stating that he understood that the coal had to be mined carefully. And that he New the state had to have a fair return for its resources While also stating that he was guiding resources to better manage North Dakota's future. His campaign slogan was. “Art link Good judgment we can trust”