1946 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

1946 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election
November 5, 1946 (1946-11-05)
 
Nominee Jim Duff John Rice
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Dan Strickler John Dent
Popular vote 1,828,462 1,270,947
Percentage 58.53% 40.68%
County results

Duff:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%

Rice:      40–50%      50–60%
Governor before election

John Bell
Republican

 Elected Governor

Jim Duff
Republican

The 1946 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Republican Party nominee James H. Duff defeated Democratic Party nominee John S. Rice to become Governor of Pennsylvania. As of 2025, this was the last time Philadelphia County voted for the Republican candidate.

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