1944 Missouri gubernatorial election

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1944 was Missouri's 36th gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 7, 1944 and resulted in a 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.

1944 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 7, 1944

Nominee Phil M. Donnelly Jean Paul Bradshaw Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 793,490 762,908 Percentage 50.94% 48.97%

County results Donnelly:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Bradshaw:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80–90%

Governor before election Forrest C. Donnell Republican Elected Governor Phil M. Donnelly Democratic

Results

1944 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1]

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

1. "MO Governor Race – Nov 07, 1944". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-02-05.