The following article will explore the impact of 1944 Wisconsin gubernatorial election on contemporary society. 1944 Wisconsin gubernatorial election has been a topic of interest and debate over the years, generating conflicting opinions among experts and the general public. This figure/person/theme has left an indelible mark on popular culture, politics, economics, and many other aspects of modern society. Through a detailed analysis we will try to shed light on the influence of 1944 Wisconsin gubernatorial election in different areas, as well as examine its relevance in the current context. Various perspectives will be addressed and arguments will be presented that invite reflection and debate on this topic.
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Elections in Wisconsin |
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The 1944 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944.
Incumbent Republican Governor Walter Samuel Goodland defeated Democratic nominee Daniel Hoan with 52.84% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on August 15, 1944.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Daniel Hoan | 67,632 | 63.23 | |
Democratic | John N. Zimmermann | 39,333 | 36.77 | |
Total votes | 106,965 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Walter Samuel Goodland (incumbent) | 147,378 | 47.15 | |
Republican | Delbert J. Kenny | 79,492 | 25.43 | |
Republican | Milton T. Murray | 41,244 | 13.19 | |
Republican | Christian J. Otjen | 29,004 | 9.28 | |
Republican | Roland E. Kannenberg | 15,470 | 4.95 | |
Total votes | 312,588 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Progressive | Alexander O. Benz | 9,448 | 33.13 | |
Progressive | Leo E. Vaudreuil | 9,207 | 32.28 | |
Progressive | Ralph F. Amoth | 5,691 | 19.95 | |
Progressive | John H. Kaiser | 4,174 | 14.64 | |
Total votes | 28,520 | 100.00 |
Major party candidates
Other candidates
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Walter Samuel Goodland (incumbent) | 697,740 | 52.84% | ||
Democratic | Daniel Hoan | 536,357 | 40.62% | ||
Progressive | Alexander O. Benz | 76,028 | 5.76% | ||
Socialist | George A. Nelson | 9,183 | 0.70% | ||
Socialist Labor | Georgia Cozzini | 1,122 | 0.09% | ||
Scattering | 53 | 0.00% | |||
Majority | 161,383 | 12.22% | |||
Turnout | 1,320,483 | 100.00% | |||
Republican hold | Swing |