1944 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

J. Howard McGrath Democratic J. Howard McGrath Democratic The 1944 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944.Incumbent Democrat J. Howard McGrath defeated Republican nominee Norman D. MacLeod with 60.65% of the vote.

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