1945 Virginia gubernatorial election

In the 1945 Virginia gubernatorial election, incumbent Governor Colgate Darden, a Democrat, was unable to seek re-election due to term limits. Lieutenant Governor William M. Tuck was nominated by the Democratic Party to run against Republican state senator S. Floyd Landreth.

Candidates

 * Howard Carwile, Richmond attorney (Independent)
 * S. Floyd Landreth, State Senator from Galax (Republican)
 * William M. Tuck, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (Democratic)