The 1944 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Republican nominee Ralph F. Gates narrowly defeated Democratic nominee

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with 50.97% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates *Ralph F. Gates, Republican, Chairman of the

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and town attorney of South Whitley *Samuel D. Jackson, Democratic, former

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(1940 – 1941) Other candidates *Waldo E. Yeater, Prohibition *William Rabe, Socialist

Results

References

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