1942 Maryland gubernatorial election

1942 Maryland gubernatorial election

November 3, 1942

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

Candidates

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

Results

1942 Maryland gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Herbert O'Conor	198,488	52.55%
	Republican	Theodore McKeldin	179,204	47.45%
Majority			19,284
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing