1944 North Dakota gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1944 United States gubernatorial elections.

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.

1944 North Dakota gubernatorial election

November 7, 1944

Nominee Fred G. Aandahl William T. DePuy Alvin C. Strutz Party Republican Democratic Independent Popular vote 107,863 59,961 38,997 Percentage 52.02% 28.92% 18.81%

County results Aandahl:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% DePuy:      60–70% Strutz:      30–40%      40–50%

Governor before election John Moses Democratic Elected Governor Fred G. Aandahl Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 27, 1944.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• William T. DePuy, former North Dakota Tax Commissioner

Results

Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	William T. DePuy	13,683	100.00
Total votes			13,683	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• Fred G. Aandahl, State Senator
• Alvin C. Strutz, Attorney General of North Dakota

Results

Republican primary 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

1944 North Dakota gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	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%
Majority
Turnout
	Republican gain from Democratic		Swing