1944 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

Summary

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

← 1942 November 7, 1944 1946 →
 
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 edit

Candidates edit

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

Results edit

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

References edit

  1. ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved April 26, 2020.