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The 1942 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Walter Goodland was re-elected to another term, defeating Progressive Henry Berquist and Democrat John Brophy.
This race was notable due to the death of governor elect Orland Steen Loomis, and the ensuing court battle over who would take office in his stead. The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Lieutenant Governor Walter Samuel Goodland would serve Orland Loomis's term as governor, overriding the view of incumbent Governor Julius Heil that he should continue his term in office.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Charles I. Wesley, industrialist[1]
Results
Republican primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Walter Samuel Goodland (incumbent) | 154,695 | 66.34 |
| Republican | Charles I. Wesley | 78,474 | 33.66 |
Total votes | 233,169 | 100.00 |
Progressive Primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Results
Aftermath
In the September Primary, Nelson won with a commanding 71% of the vote. Nelson, however, had already been appointed to the federal War Production Board and, on the eve of the Progressive Party state convention, declined the nomination.[4] On October 5, the Progressives formally nominated Henry Berquist in place of Nelson.[5]
Democratic primary
Nominee
Results
Democratic primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | John M. Brophy | 52,952 | 100.00 |
Total votes | 52,952 | 100.00 |
Other party nominations
General election
Results
1942 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election[8] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Republican | Walter Samuel Goodland (incumbent) | 349,230 | 47.34% | |
| Progressive | Henry J. Berquist | 256,851 | 34.82% | |
| Democratic | John M. Brophy | 119,926 | 16.26% | |
| Socialist | Arthur C. Ochsner | 10,372 | 1.41% | |
| Independent Socialist Labor | Adolf Wiggert | 1,336 | 0.18% | |
Majority | 92,379 | 12.52% | |
Turnout | 737,715 | 100.00% | |
| Republican hold | Swing | | |
Notes
- ^ Per a ruling of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Goodland would serve as acting governor for the term Loomis was elected to
References
- ^ "These Men Seek State Nominations". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, Wisconsin. September 13, 1942. p. 10. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ a b "These Men Seek State Nominations". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, Wisconsin. September 13, 1942. p. 10. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ "Nelson Declines Candidacy on Progressive Ticket". Rhinelander Daily News. September 28, 1942. p. 1. Retrieved December 6, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Progressives Pick Henry J. Berquist". Wisconsin State Journal. October 5, 1942. p. 2. Retrieved December 6, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Ohm, Howard F.; Bryhan, Leone G. L., eds. (1942). The Wisconsin Blue Book, 1942. State of Wisconsin. p. 670.
- ^ "WI Lt. Governor, 1942". Our Campaigns. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
Bibliography
- Ohm, Howard F.; Kuehn, Hazel L., eds. (1944). The Wisconsin Blue Book, 1944. State of Wisconsin.