1942 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election
The 1942 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election occurred on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Republican governor Arthur James was not a candidate for re-election. Republican candidate Edward Martin defeated Democratic candidate F. Clair Ross to become Governor of Pennsylvania.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Clarence P. Bowers, businessman from Reading, Pennsylvania
- Luther Harr, U.S. Bituminous Coal Consumers' Counsel counsel
- James J. Regan Jr., attorney from Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
- F. Clair Ross, Pennsylvania Auditor General and former State Treasurer
- Ralph H. Smith, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas judge
Republican primary
Candidates
- James J. Davis, incumbent U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania
- Edward Martin, former Pennsylvania Treasurer and Auditor General