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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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frederick F. Houser | 1,077,408 | 50.30% | ||
| Democratic | Ellis E. Patterson | 1,064,660 | 49.70% | ||
| Scattering | 59 | 0.00% | |||
| Majority | 2,142,127 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "November 3, 1942". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Compiled by Paul Peek, Secretary of State. State of California. Statement of Vote. General Election November 3, 1942. p. 5.
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