1944 Washington gubernatorial election

The 1944 Washington gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Democratic nominee Monrad Wallgren defeated incumbent Republican Arthur B. Langlie with 51.51% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on July 11, 1944.

Candidates

 * Arthur B. Langlie, incumbent Governor
 * Monrad Wallgren, incumbent United States Senator
 * Louis A. Wasmer
 * Marius Rasmussen
 * Charles A. DeBolt

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Monrad Wallgren, Democratic
 * Arthur B. Langlie, Republican

Other candidates
 * Allen Emerson, Prohibition
 * Henry E.O. Gusey, Socialist Labor