1942 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
November 3, 1942
 
Nominee Robert S. Kerr William J. Otjen
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 196,565 180,454
Percentage 51.8% 47.6%
County results
Kerr:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Otjen:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Governor before election

Leon C. Phillips
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Robert S. Kerr
Democratic

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

1942 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
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

  1. ↑ "1940-1944 results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. p. 25.


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