1948 Montana gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1948 Montana gubernatorial election
Country:Montana
Flag Year:1905
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1944 Montana gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1944
Next Election:1952 Montana gubernatorial election
Next Year:1952
Election Date:November 2, 1948
Image1:File:John W. Bonner.jpg
Nominee1:John W. Bonner
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:124,267
Percentage1:55.73%
Nominee2:Sam C. Ford
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:97,792
Percentage2:43.86%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Sam C. Ford
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:John W. Bonner
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)
Turnout:81.90%2.50[1]

The 1948 Montana gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Governor of Montana Sam C. Ford, who was first elected Governor in 1940 and was re-elected in 1944, ran for re-election. He won the Republican primary and advanced to the general election, where he faced John W. Bonner, the former Attorney General of Montana and the Democratic nominee. Ultimately, Bonner defeated Ford handily in his bid for re-election, winning his first and only term as governor.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Montana Voter Turnout. Montana Secretary of State. 2022-05-26.