The 1942 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942, during

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, to select the

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. Olin D. Johnston won the Democratic primary and ran without opposition in the general election on account of South Carolina's effective status as a

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, winning a second non-consecutive term as Governor of South Carolina.

Democratic primary

The

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held their

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for governor in the summer of 1942. The race was between former Governor Olin D. Johnston and

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, the third attempt for both candidates. Olin Johnston emerged victorious in a tight race and effectively became the next governor of South Carolina because there was no opposition in the general election.

General election

The general election was held on November 3, 1942 and Olin D. Johnston was elected the next

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without opposition. Being a non-presidential election and few contested races, turnout was much lower than the Democratic primary election. , - , , colspan=5 , Democratic hold , -

References

* *"Supplemental Report of the Secretary of State to the General Assembly of South Carolina." ''Reports and Resolutions of South Carolina to the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina''. Volume I. Columbia, SC: 1943, p. 11.

External links

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1942 United States gubernatorial elections November 1942 events

Democratic primary

General election

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