1942 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

1942 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
November 3, 1942
 
Nominee Frederick F. Houser Ellis E. Patterson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,077,408 1,064,660
Percentage 50.30% 49.70%
County results
Houser:      50–60%      60–70%
Patterson:      50–60%      60–70%
Lieutenant Governor before election

Ellis E. Patterson
Republican

 Elected Lieutenant Governor

Frederick F. Houser
Republican

The 1942 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Republican Assemblyman Frederick F. Houser narrowly defeated incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor Ellis E. Patterson with 50.30% of the vote.[1]

General election

Candidates

  • Frederick F. Houser, Republican
  • Ellis E. Patterson, Democratic

Results

1942 California lieutenant gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Frederick F. Houser 1,077,408 50.30%
Democratic Ellis E. Patterson (incumbent) 1,064,660 49.70%
Scattering 59 0.00%
Majority 2,142,127
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. ↑ "November 3, 1942". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  2. ↑ Compiled by Paul Peek, Secretary of State. State of California. Statement of Vote. General Election November 3, 1942. p. 5.
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