1944 Illinois gubernatorial election

1944 Illinois gubernatorial election
November 7, 1944
 
Nominee Dwight H. Green Thomas J. Courtney
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 2,013,270 1,940,999
Percentage 50.75% 48.93%
County results

Green:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Courtney:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Dwight H. Green
Republican

 Elected Governor

Dwight H. Green
Republican

The 1944 Illinois gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Incumbent Governor Dwight H. Green, a Republican, was narrowly reelected to a second term, defeating Democratic nominee, Illinois State Senator and attorney, Thomas J. Courtney with 50.75% of the vote.

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