| Election Name: | 1942 Michigan gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Michigan |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1940 Michigan gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1940 |
| Next Election: | 1944 Michigan gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1944 |
| Election Date: | November 3, 1942 |
| Image1: | File:Harry F. Kelly.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Harry Kelly |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 645,335 |
| Percentage1: | 52.60% |
| Nominee2: | Murray Van Wagoner |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 573,314 |
| Percentage2: | 46.73% |
| Map Size: | 300px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Murray Van Wagoner |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Harry Kelly |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1942 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Republican nominee Harry Kelly defeated incumbent Democrat Murray Van Wagoner with 52.60% of the vote.
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The primary elections occurred on September 15, 1942.[1]