1944 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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.

1944 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 7, 1944
 
Nominee J. Howard McGrath Norman D. MacLeod
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 179,010 116,158
Percentage 60.65% 39.35%
Governor before election

J. Howard McGrath
Democratic

 Elected Governor

J. Howard McGrath
Democratic

General election

Candidates
  • J. Howard McGrath, Democratic
  • Norman D. MacLeod, Republican

Results
1944 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic J. Howard McGrath 179,010 60.65%
Republican Norman D. MacLeod 116,158 39.35%
Majority 62,852
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
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