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Governors Races Loom Across Key States in 1946
An even 100 candidates vie for 32 gubernatorial posts in the November elections. Ohio Indiana Illinois and Michigan draw special interest as incumbents and challengers from both parties compete. Republicans hold 24 of 24 current governorships, with Democrats aiming to gain ground. The race spans Maine Connecticut Washington and more, with candidates including Williams Bowles Wallgren and Stevenson.
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Washington
Ohio
Indiana
Tllinois
Michigan
Maine
Frederick G. Payne
Georgia
Herman Talmadge
Henry Wallace
Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
North Dakota
Rhode Island
Texas
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Adlai E. Stevenson
Chicago
Stevenson
G. Mennen Williams
Kim Sigler
Connecticut
OPA
Chester Bowles
James C. Shannon
Arthur B. Langlie
Mon C. Wallgren
Wallgren
Truman