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.
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Ralph F. Gates, Republican, Chairman of the Indiana Republican Party and town attorney of South Whitley Samuel D. Jackson, Democratic, former Indiana Attorney General (1940 – 1941)
Other candidates Waldo E. Yeater, Prohibition William Rabe, Socialist
Results
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