1944 Michigan gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1944 Michigan gubernatorial election
Country:Michigan
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1942 Michigan gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1942
Next Election:1946 Michigan gubernatorial election
Next Year:1946
Election Date:November 7, 1944
Image1:File:Harry F. Kelly.jpg
Nominee1:Harry Kelly
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,208,859
Percentage1:54.69%
Nominee2:Edward J. Fry
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:989,307
Percentage2:44.76%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Harry Kelly
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Harry Kelly
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1944 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Incumbent Republican Harry Kelly had defeated Democratic nominee Edward J. Fry with 54.69% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Primaries

The primary elections occurred on July 11, 1944.[1]

Democratic primary

Notes and References

  1. Book: Michigan . 1949 . Michigan manual. 1945-46. . . en .