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.

1942 Ohio gubernatorial election
November 3, 1942
 
Nominee John W. Bricker John McSweeney
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,086,937 709,599
Percentage 60.50% 39.50%
Governor before election

John W. Bricker
Republican

 Elected Governor

John W. Bricker
Republican

Elections in Ohio

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 11, 1942.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
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

Results
Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
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
1942 Ohio gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican John W. Bricker 1,086,937 60.50%
Democratic John McSweeney 709,599 39.50%
Majority
Turnout
Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "1942 Democratic Primary". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
  2. "1942 Republican Primary". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
  3. "1942 General Election Overview". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
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