1948 Washington gubernatorial election

The 1948 Washington gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Republican nominee Arthur B. Langlie defeated incumbent Democrat Monrad Wallgren with 50.50% of the vote in a rematch of the 1944 contest.

1948 Washington gubernatorial election

November 2, 1948
 
Nominee Arthur Langlie Monrad Wallgren
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 445,958 417,035
Percentage 50.5% 47.2%

County results
Langlie:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Wallgren:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Monrad Wallgren
Democratic

Elected Governor

Arthur B. Langlie
Republican

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