1944 Indiana gubernatorial election

1944 Indiana gubernatorial election

November 7, 1944
 
Nominee Ralph F. Gates Samuel D. Jackson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 849,346 802,765
Percentage 50.97% 48.18%

County results
Gates:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Jackson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Henry F. Schricker
Democratic

Elected Governor

Ralph F. Gates
Republican

The 1944 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Republican nominee Ralph F. Gates narrowly defeated Democratic nominee Samuel D. Jackson with 50.97% of the vote.