1944 Vermont gubernatorial election

The 1944 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1944. Incumbent Republican William H. Wills did not run for re-election to a third term as Governor of Vermont. Republican candidate Mortimer R. Proctor defeated Democratic candidate Ernest H. Bailey to succeed him.

1944 Vermont gubernatorial election

November 7, 1944 (1944-11-07)
 
Nominee Mortimer R. Proctor Ernest H. Bailey
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 78,907 40,835
Percentage 65.9% 34.1%

County results
Proctor:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Bailey:      50–60%

Governor before election

William H. Wills
Republican

Elected Governor

Mortimer R. Proctor
Republican

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