1948 Washington gubernatorial election

1948 Washington gubernatorial election

November 2, 1948
 
Nominee Arthur Langlie Monrad Wallgren
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 445,958 417,035
Percentage 50.50% 47.22%

County results
Langlie:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Wallgren:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Monrad Wallgren
Democratic

Elected Governor

Arthur B. Langlie
Republican

The 1948 Washington gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Republican nominee Arthur B. Langlie defeated incumbent Democrat Monrad Wallgren with 50.50% of the vote in a rematch of the 1944 contest.