1942 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1942 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Republican John W. Bricker defeated Democratic nominee John McSweeney with 60.50% of the vote.

1942 Ohio gubernatorial election

← 1940 November 3, 1942 1944 →

Nominee John W. Bricker John McSweeney Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 1,086,937 709,599 Percentage 60.50% 39.50%

County results Bricker:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% McSweeney:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election John W. Bricker Republican Elected Governor John W. Bricker Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 11, 1942.^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• John McSweeney, former U.S. Representative
• Joseph T. Ferguson, Ohio State Auditor
• Clarence H. Knisley
• Walter F. Heer
• Frank A. Dye

Results

Democratic primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John McSweeney	119,698	37.56
	Democratic	Joseph T. Ferguson	101,508	31.86
	Democratic	Clarence H. Knisley	44,178	13.86
	Democratic	Walter F. Heer	41,633	13.07
	Democratic	Frank A. Dye	11,630	3.65
Total votes			318,647	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• John W. Bricker, incumbent Governor

Results

Republican primary results^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John W. Bricker (incumbent)	350,730	100.00
Total votes			350,730	100.00

General election

Candidates

• John W. Bricker, Republican
• John McSweeney, Democratic

Results

1942 Ohio gubernatorial election^[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John W. Bricker (incumbent)	1,086,937	60.50%
	Democratic	John McSweeney	709,599	39.50%
Majority
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing