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

← 1942November 7, 19441946 →
 
NomineeJ. Howard McGrathNorman D. MacLeod
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote179,010116,158
Percentage60.65%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]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticJ. Howard McGrath (incumbent) 179,010 60.65%
RepublicanNorman D. MacLeod116,15839.35%
Majority62,852
Turnout
Democratic holdSwing

References