Confederate States presidential election, 1945 (Enduring Schism)

The Confederate States presidential election of 1945 was the fifteenth election held for President of the Confederate States. It was won by Hugo L. Black of the Democratic Party, who defeated Harry F. Byrd of the Conservative Party and John E. Rankin of the Citizens' Party.

Citizens' Party
The nomination of the Citizens' Party was won by John E. Rankin, former Representative from Mississippi. His running mate was Martin Dies, Representative from Texas.

Conservative Party
The nomination of the Conservative Party was won by Harry F. Byrd, Senator from Virginia. His running mate was W. Lee O'Daniel, Governor of Texas.

Democratic Party
The nomination of the Democratic Party was won by Hugo L. Black, Senator from Alabama. His running mate was James F. Byrnes, Governor of South Carolina.