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

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.

General election

Candidates

Results

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

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