| Election Name: | 1944 Indiana gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Indiana |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1940 Indiana gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1940 |
| Next Election: | 1948 Indiana gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1948 |
| Election Date: | November 7, 1944 |
| Image1: | File:Ralph F. Gates (IN).png |
| Nominee1: | Ralph F. Gates |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 849,346 |
| Percentage1: | 50.97% |
| Nominee2: | Samuel D. Jackson |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 802,765 |
| Percentage2: | 48.18% |
| Map Size: | 250px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Henry F. Schricker |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Ralph F. Gates |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1944 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Republican nominee Ralph F. Gates narrowly defeated Democratic nominee Samuel D. Jackson with 50.97% of the vote.
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