1944 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1944 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1942 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1942
Next Election:1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1946
Election Date:November 7, 1944
Nominee1:J. Howard McGrath
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:179,010
Percentage1:60.65%
Nominee2:Norman D. MacLeod
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:116,158
Percentage2:39.35%
Governor
Before Election:J. Howard McGrath
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:J. Howard McGrath
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1944 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Incumbent Democrat J. Howard McGrath defeated Republican nominee Norman D. MacLeod with 60.65% of the vote.

General election

Candidates