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1942 Rhode Island gubernatorial election 
Summary
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.
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 County results McGrath: 50–60% 60–70% McManus: 50-60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election edit
Candidates edit
- J. Howard McGrath, Democratic
- James O. McManus, Republican
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | J. Howard McGrath (incumbent) | 139,407 | 58.54% | ||
| Republican | James O. McManus | 98,741 | 41.46% | ||
| Majority | 40,666 | ||||
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| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||