1942 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee  | J. Howard McGrath | James O. McManus |
Party  | Democratic | Republican
Popular vote  | 139,407 | 98,741
Percentage  | 58.54% | 41.46%

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County results
McGrath:  50–60% 60–70%
McManus:  50-60%

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| Governor before election

J. Howard McGrath
Democratic

| Elected Governor

J. Howard McGrath
Democratic

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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

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### Candidates

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

### Results

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1942 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1] 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

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1. ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved April 29, 2020.

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