1942 Ohio gubernatorial election
The 1942 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Republican John W. Bricker defeated Democratic nominee John McSweeney with 60.50% of the vote.
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 11, 1942.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- John McSweeney, former U.S. Representative
- Joseph T. Ferguson, Ohio State Auditor
- Clarence H. Knisley
- Walter F. Heer
- Frank A. Dye
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | John McSweeney | 119,698 | 37.56 | |
Democratic | Joseph T. Ferguson | 101,508 | 31.86 | |
Democratic | Clarence H. Knisley | 44,178 | 13.86 | |
Democratic | Walter F. Heer | 41,633 | 13.07 | |
Democratic | Frank A. Dye | 11,630 | 3.65 | |
Total votes | 318,647 | 100.00 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- John W. Bricker, incumbent Governor
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | John W. Bricker | 350,730 | 100.00 | |
Total votes | 350,730 | 100.00 |
General election
Candidates
- John W. Bricker, Republican
- John McSweeney, Democratic
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | John W. Bricker | 1,086,937 | 60.50% | ||
Democratic | John McSweeney | 709,599 | 39.50% | ||
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Republican hold | Swing |
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References
- "1942 Democratic Primary". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
- "1942 Republican Primary". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
- "1942 General Election Overview". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
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