1942 Michigan gubernatorial election
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The 1942 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Republican nominee Harry Kelly defeated incumbent Democrat Murray Van Wagoner with 52.60% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Harry Kelly, Republican
- Murray Van Wagoner, Democratic
Other candidates
- Frederic S. Goodrich, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Harry Kelly | 645,335 | 52.60 | |
| Democratic | Murray Van Wagoner | 573,314 | 46.73 | |
| Prohibition | Frederic S. Goodrich | 8,065 | 0.66 | |
| Write-ins | 60 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 1,226,774 | 100 | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
References
- ^ "Our Campaigns - MI Governor - Nov 03, 1942". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
