1944 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1944 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Republican nominee Ralph F. Gates defeated Democratic nominee Samuel D. Jackson with 50.97% of the vote.

1944 Indiana gubernatorial election
November 7, 1944
 
Nominee Ralph F. Gates Samuel D. Jackson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 849,346 802,765
Percentage 50.97% 48.18%
Governor before election

Henry F. Schricker
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Ralph F. Gates
Republican

Elections in Indiana

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Ralph F. Gates, Republican
  • Samuel D. Jackson, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Waldo E. Yeater, Prohibition
  • William Rabe, Socialist

Results
1944 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Ralph F. Gates 849,346 50.97%
Democratic Samuel D. Jackson 802,765 48.18%
Prohibition Waldo E. Yeater 12,358 0.74%
Socialist William Rabe 1,770 0.11%
Majority 46,581
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
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