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

← 1940November 3, 19421944 →
 
NomineeJ. Howard McGrathJames O. McManus
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote139,40798,741
Percentage58.54%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

Candidates

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

Results

1942 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticJ. Howard McGrath (incumbent) 139,407 58.54%
RepublicanJames O. McManus98,74141.46%
Majority40,666
Turnout
Democratic holdSwing

References