1946 Wisconsin gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1946 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
Country:Wisconsin
Flag Year:1913
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1944 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1944
Next Election:1948 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
Next Year:1948
Election Date:November 5, 1946
Image1:Walter Samuel Goodland.jpg
Nominee1:Walter Samuel Goodland
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:621,970
Percentage1:59.78%
Nominee2:Daniel Hoan
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:406,499
Percentage2:39.07%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Walter Samuel Goodland
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Walter Samuel Goodland
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1946 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946.

Incumbent Republican Governor Walter Samuel Goodland defeated Democratic nominee Daniel Hoan in a rematch of the 1944 election with 59.78% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 13, 1946.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. News: . LaFollette, Once Progressive Chief Seeks GOP Nod . Dixon Evening Telegraph . Dixon, Illinois . 12 August 1946 . 2 . 6 December 2020 .