1942 Wyoming gubernatorial election
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← 1938 | November 3, 1942 | 1946 → |
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| | | Nominee | Lester C. Hunt | Nels H. Smith | | Party | Democratic | Republican | Popular vote | 39,599 | 37,568 | Percentage | 51.32% | 48.68% | |
County results Hunt: 50–60% 60–70% Smith: 50–60% 60–70% |
Governor before election Nels H. Smith Republican | Elected Governor Lester C. Hunt Democratic | |
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The 1942 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Republican Governor Nels H. Smith ran for a second term as governor. After defeating several opponents in the Republican primary, he advanced to the general election, where he was opposed by Lester C. Hunt, the Wyoming Secretary of State and the Democratic nominee. In a reversal from Smith's landslide election in 1938, Hunt narrowly defeated him in his attempt at a second term.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Democratic primary results[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Lester C. Hunt | 20,255 | 92.56% |
| Democratic | Gus Engelking | 1,628 | 7.44% |
Total votes | 21,883 | 100.00% |
Republican primary
Candidates
Republican primary results[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Nels H. Smith (inc.) | 20,580 | 71.41% |
| Republican | Frank Cowan | 5,220 | 18.11% |
| Republican | John F. Raper | 3,019 | 10.48% |
Total votes | 28,819 | 100.00% |
Results
1942 Wyoming gubernatorial election[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | Lester C. Hunt | 39,599 | 51.32% | +11.12% |
| Republican | Nels H. Smith (inc.) | 37,568 | 48.68% | −11.12% |
Majority | 2,031 | 2.63% | −16.98% |
Turnout | 77,167 | | |
| Democratic gain from Republican |
References
- ^ "Engelking Warns Against Disorganization in War". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. July 26, 1942. p. 3.
- ^ a b c Christensen, Mart T. (1939). 1943 Wyoming Official Directory and 1942 Election Returns. pp. 78–83.
- ^ "Former Mayor J. Frank Cowan Announces Candidacy for Governor". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. May 5, 1942. p. 1.
- ^ "John F. Raper Announces Candidacy for Governor". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. June 11, 1942. p. 1.
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