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

Candidates

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

Results

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