1942 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

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1942 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Flag of Oklahoma (1941-1988).svg
  1938 November 3, 1942 1946  
  Robert S. Kerr (OK).png 3x4.svg
Nominee Robert S. Kerr William J. Otjen
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote196,565180,454
Percentage51.8%47.6%

1942 Oklahoma gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Kerr:      50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%
Otjen:      50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

Governor before election

Leon C. Phillips
Democratic

Elected Governor

Robert S. Kerr
Democratic

The 1942 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942, and was a race for 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] Gomer Griffith Smith and Robert Burns unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.

Results

1942 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Robert S. Kerr 196,565 51.8% −18.2%
Republican William J. Otjen180,45447.6%+18.3%
Prohibition Edward W. Fickinger1,7620.4%−0.1%
Majority
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing -18.2%

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References

  1. "1940-1944 results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. p. 25.