The 1944 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Incumbent Republican Harry Kelly had defeated Democratic nominee Edward J. Fry with 54.69% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Harry Kelly, Republican
  • Edward J. Fry, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Seth A. Davey, Prohibition
  • Forest Odell, Socialist
  • Leland Marion, America First
  • Theos A. Grove, Socialist Labor

Results

Primaries

The primary elections occurred on July 11, 1944.

Republican primary

Democratic primary

References


Michigan history 2nd governor took office in 1840

Missouri gubernatorial election, 1944 Alchetron, the free social

2022 Election Map By County

1944 Us Presidential Election Photos and Premium High Res Pictures

Michigan in the Early 1940s Through Arthur S. Siegel’s Lens Vintage