| Election Name: | 1980 North Dakota gubernatorial election |
| Country: | North Dakota |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1976 North Dakota gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1976 |
| Next Election: | 1984 North Dakota gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1984 |
| Election Date: | November 4, 1980 |
| Image1: | File:Allen Olson.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Allen I. Olson |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Running Mate1: | Ernest Sands |
| Popular Vote1: | 162,230 |
| Percentage1: | 53.6% |
| Nominee2: | Arthur A. Link |
| Party2: | North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party |
| Running Mate2: | Wayne Sanstead |
| Popular Vote2: | 140,391 |
| Percentage2: | 46.4% |
| Map Size: | 250px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Arthur A. Link |
| Before Party: | North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party |
| After Election: | Allen I. Olson |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
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. Link. Olson Defeated Link 54%-46%
Primary elections were held on September 2, 1980.[1]