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The 1944 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944 and resulted in a narrow victory for the Democratic nominee, State Senator Phil M. Donnelly, over the Republican nominee Jean Paul Bradshaw, and candidates representing the Socialist and Socialist Labor parties.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil M. Donnelly | 793,490 | 50.94 | +1.09 | |
| Republican | Jean Paul Bradshaw | 762,908 | 48.97 | -1.08 | |
| Socialist | W. F. Rinck | 1,226 | 0.08 | -0.01 | |
| Socialist Labor | Stephen Tendler | 220 | 0.01 | ±0.00 | |
| Majority | 30,582 | 1.96 | +1.76 | ||
| Turnout | 1,557,844 | 41.96 | -6.96 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "MO Governor Race – Nov 07, 1944". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 5, 2013.