1942 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1942 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1940 November 3, 1942 1944 →

Nominee J. Howard McGrath James O. McManus Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 139,407 98,741 Percentage 58.54% 41.46%

County results McGrath:      50–60%      60–70% McManus:      50-60%

Governor before election J. Howard McGrath Democratic Elected Governor J. Howard McGrath Democratic

The 1942 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democrat J. Howard McGrath defeated Republican nominee James O. McManus with 58.54% of the vote.