For related races, see 1942 United States gubernatorial elections.
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The 1942 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democrat John Moses defeated Republican nominee Oscar W. Hagen with 57.62% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 30, 1942.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- John Moses, incumbent Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Moses (inc.) | 34,448 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 34,448 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Oscar W. Hagen, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
- Earl D. Symington, Speaker of the North Dakota House of Representatives
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Oscar W. Hagen | 66,529 | 65.99 | |
| Republican | Earl D. Symington | 34,296 | 34.02 | |
| Total votes | 100,825 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- John Moses, Democratic
- Oscar W. Hagen, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | John Moses (inc.) | 101,390 | 57.62% | ||
| Republican | Oscar W. Hagen | 74,577 | 42.38% | ||
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References
- ^ "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1942. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1942. Retrieved March 27, 2020.