The 1944 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Republican nominee Fred G. Aandahl defeated Democratic nominee William T. DePuy with 52.02% of the vote.

Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 27, 1944.

Democratic primary

Candidates William T. DePuy, former North Dakota tax commissioner

Results

Republican primary

Candidates Fred G. Aandahl, state senator Alvin C. Strutz, attorney general of North Dakota

Results

General election

Candidates Major party candidates Fred G. Aandahl, Republican William T. DePuy, Democratic

Other candidates Alvin C. Strutz, Independent A. M. Wiley, Prohibition

Results

References