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.
General election
Candidates
- J. Howard McGrath, Democratic
- Norman D. MacLeod, Republican
Results
| 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
- ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved April 26, 2020.