Oklahoma gubernatorial election, 1942

Oklahoma gubernatorial election, 1942

November 3, 1942

 
Nominee Robert S. Kerr William J. Otjen
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 196,565 180,454
Percentage 51.8% 47.6%

Governor before election

Leon C. Phillips
Democratic

Elected Governor

Robert S. Kerr
Democratic

The Oklahoma gubernatorial election of 1942 was held on November 3, 1942, and was a race for the Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat Robert S. Kerr defeated Republican William J. Otjen. Edward W. Fickinger was also on the ballot representing the Prohibition Party.[1]

Results

1942 gubernatorial election, Oklahoma
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Robert S. Kerr 196,565 51.8
Republican William J. Otjen 180,454 47.6
Prohibition Edward W. Fickinger 1,762 0.4
Majority
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing


References

Template:United States elections, 1942


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