1942 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1942 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democrat J. Howard McGrath defeated Republican nominee James O. McManus with 58.54% of the vote.

1942 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 3, 1942
 
Nominee J. Howard McGrath James O. McManus
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 139,407 98,741
Percentage 58.54% 41.46%
Governor before election

J. Howard McGrath
Democratic

 Elected Governor

J. Howard McGrath
Democratic

General election

Candidates
  • J. Howard McGrath, Democratic
  • James O. McManus, Republican

Results
1942 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic J. Howard McGrath 139,407 58.54%
Republican James O. McManus 98,741 41.46%
Majority 40,666
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing
gollark: I WROTE MACRON 8.4. YOU DID NOT.
gollark: MACRON BOOLS HAVE 3 STATES
gollark: MOSTLY BECAUSE IT IS NOW
gollark: IT WILL BE
gollark: MULTIPLICATION (MOD 3)

References
  1. "Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
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