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The1942 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942, and was a race forGovernor of Oklahoma.DemocratRobert S. Kerr defeatedRepublican William J. Otjen. Edward W. Fickinger was also on the ballot representing theProhibition Party.[1]Gomer Griffith Smith andRobert Burns unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Robert S. Kerr | 196,565 | 51.8% | −18.2% | |
| Republican | William J. Otjen | 180,454 | 47.6% | +18.3% | |
| Prohibition | Edward W. Fickinger | 1,762 | 0.4% | −0.1% | |
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| Democratichold | Swing | -18.2% | |||
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