1945 Virginia gubernatorial election

In the 1945 Virginia gubernatorial election, incumbent Governor Colgate Darden, a Democrat, was unable to seek re-election due to term limits. Lieutenant Governor William M. Tuck was nominated by the Democratic Party to run against Republican state senator S. Floyd Landreth.

1945 Virginia gubernatorial election

November 6, 1945
 
Nominee William M. Tuck S. Floyd Landreth
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 112,355 52,386
Percentage 66.6% 31.0%

County and independent city results
Tuck:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Landreth:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Colgate Darden
Democratic

Elected Governor

William M. Tuck
Democratic

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