1942 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1942 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1940 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1940
Next Election:1944 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1944
Election Date:November 3, 1942
Image1:Raymond E. Baldwin (CT) (3x4b).png
Nominee1:Raymond E. Baldwin
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:281,362
Percentage1:48.93%
Nominee2:Robert A. Hurley
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:255,166
Percentage2:44.38%
Image3:File:McLevy-Jasper-1936 (3x4a).jpg
Nominee3:Jasper McLevy
Party3:Socialist Party of America
Popular Vote3:34,537
Percentage3:6.01%
Map Size:200px
Governor
Before Election:Robert A. Hurley
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Raymond E. Baldwin
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1942 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. It was a rematch of the 1940 Connecticut gubernatorial election. Republican nominee Raymond E. Baldwin defeated Democratic incumbent Robert A. Hurley with 48.93% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates