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The 1942 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democrat Herbert O'Conor defeated Republican nominee Theodore McKeldin with 52.55% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Herbert O'Conor (incumbent) | 198,488 | 52.55% | ||
| Republican | Theodore McKeldin | 179,204 | 47.45% | ||
| Majority | 19,284 | ||||
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| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
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