The 1942 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Coke R. Stevenson defeated Republican nominee Caswell K. McDowell with 96.83% of the vote.
Nominations
Democratic primary The Democratic primary election was held on July 25, 1942. By winning over 50% of the vote, Stevenson avoided a run-off which would have been held on August 22, 1942.
Candidates
Hal H. Collins, businessman Alex M. Ferguson, seed breeder Gene S. Porter, insurance broker Charles L. Somerville, law school operator Hope Wheeler, newspaper editor Coke R. Stevenson, incumbent Governor
Results
Republican nomination The Republican state convention was held at San Angelo on August 10 and 11, 1942. Caswell Kelliston "C.K." McDowell, a former county judge of Val Verde County and longtime Republican activist in the state was nominated for Governor.
General election
Candidates Coke R. Stevenson, (Democratic), incumbent Governor of Texas Caswell Kelliston McDowell (Republican), former county judge of Val Verde County, Texas.
Results
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