1942 Maryland gubernatorial election

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.

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

General election edit

Candidates edit

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

Results edit

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 edit

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