1944 Missouri gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1944 United States gubernatorial elections.

1944 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 7, 1944

Nominee Phil M. Donnelly Jean Paul Bradshaw Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 793,490 762,908 Percentage 50.9% 49.0%

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

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

1944 gubernatorial election, Missouri

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