He did n't take office until January 4 , 1945 , when his term as Governor ended .
A special election was held on November 7 , 1944 with Republican Massachusetts Governor Leverett Saltonstall defeating his challengers .
Leverett Saltonstall did n't take office until January 4 , 1945 , when Leverett Saltonstall 's term as Governor ended .
A special election was held on November 7 , 1944 with Republican Massachusetts Governor Leverett Saltonstall defeating his challengers .