1942 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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County results McGrath: 50–60% 60–70% McManus: 50-60% | |||||||||||||||||
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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[edit]
Candidates[edit]
- J. Howard McGrath, Democratic
- James O. McManus, Republican
Results[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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[edit]
- ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved April 29, 2020.