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1942 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1942 Maryland gubernatorial election

← 1938 November 3, 1942 1946 →
 
Nominee Herbert O'Conor Theodore McKeldin
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 198,488 179,204
Percentage 52.55% 47.45%

County results
O'Conor:      50–60%      60–70%
McKeldin:      50–60%

Governor before election

Herbert O'Conor
Democratic

Elected Governor

Herbert O'Conor
Democratic

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.

General election

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Candidates

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  • Herbert O'Conor, Democratic
  • Theodore McKeldin, Republican

Results

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1942 Maryland gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Herbert O'Conor (incumbent) 198,488 52.55%
Republican Theodore McKeldin 179,204 47.45%
Majority 19,284
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Maryland Manual". 1987. Retrieved April 18, 2020.