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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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert S. Kerr | 196,565 | 51.8% | -18.2% | |
| Republican | William J. Otjen | 180,454 | 47.6% | +18.3% | |
| Prohibition | Edward W. Fickinger | 1,762 | 0.4% | -0.1% | |
| Majority | |||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | -18.2% | |||
References
- ^ "1940-1944 results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. p. 25.