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

← 1940 November 3, 1942 1944 →
 
Nominee J. Howard McGrath James O. McManus
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 139,407 98,741
Percentage 58.54% 41.46%

County results
McGrath:      50–60%      60–70%
McManus:      50-60%

Governor before election

J. Howard McGrath
Democratic

Elected Governor

J. Howard McGrath
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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

Results

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1942 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic J. Howard McGrath (incumbent) 139,407 58.54%
Republican James O. McManus 98,741 41.46%
Majority 40,666
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved April 29, 2020.