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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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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.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. Howard McGrath (incumbent) | 179,010 | 60.65% | ||
| Republican | Norman D. MacLeod | 116,158 | 39.35% | ||
| Majority | 62,852 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
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