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.
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | J. Howard McGrath (incumbent) | 179,010 | 60.65% | ||
Republican | Norman D. MacLeod | 116,158 | 39.35% | ||
Majority | 62,852 | ||||
Turnout | |||||
Democratic hold | Swing |