For related races, see 1944 United States gubernatorial elections.
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The 1944 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Republican nominee Fred G. Aandahl defeated Democratic nominee William T. DePuy with 52.02% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 27, 1944.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- William T. DePuy, former North Dakota Tax Commissioner
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William T. DePuy | 13,683 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 13,683 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Fred G. Aandahl | 59,938 | 54.32 | |
| Republican | Alvin C. Strutz | 50,402 | 45.68 | |
| Total votes | 110,340 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Fred G. Aandahl, Republican
- William T. DePuy, Democratic
Other candidates
- Alvin C. Strutz, Independent
- A. M. Wiley, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Fred G. Aandahl | 107,863 | 52.02% | ||
| Democratic | William T. DePuy | 59,961 | 28.92% | ||
| Independent | Alvin C. Strutz | 38,997 | 18.81% | ||
| Prohibition | A. M. Wiley | 539 | 0.26% | ||
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References
- ^ "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1944. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
- "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1944. Retrieved March 22, 2020.