1944 Missouri gubernatorial election

The 1944 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944 and resulted in a narrow victory for the Democratic nominee, State Senator Phil M. Donnelly, over the Republican nominee Jean Paul Bradshaw, and candidates representing the Socialist and Socialist Labor parties.

1944 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 7, 1944
 
Nominee Phil M. Donnelly Jean Paul Bradshaw
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 793,490 762,908
Percentage 50.9% 49.0%

County results
Donnelly:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Bradshaw:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80–90%

Governor before election

Forrest C. Donnell
Republican

Elected Governor

Phil M. Donnelly
Democratic

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