1942 Ohio gubernatorial election

1942 Ohio gubernatorial election

November 3, 1942
 
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

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.