The 1944 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Incumbent Republican Harry Kelly had defeated Democratic nominee Edward J. Fry with 54.69% of the vote.
Primary election
Michigan held primary elections on July 11, 1944.
Republican party
Incumbent governor Harry F. Kelly was renominated without opposition.
Candidates
- Harry F. Kelly, incumbent governor
Democratic party
Edward J. Fry defeated William J. Cody for the Democratic nomination.
Candidates
- Earnest C. Brooks, former member of Michigan Senate
- William J. Cody, Wayne County circuit court commissioner
- Edward J. Fry, former chairman of Michigan Democratic Party
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Harry F. Kelly, Republican
- Edward J. Fry, Democratic
Other candidates
- Seth A. Davey, Prohibition
- Forest Odell, Socialist
- Leland Marion, America First
- Theos A. Grove, Socialist Labor
Results
Results by county