1942 Alabama gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1942 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1942 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1942, to elect the governor of Alabama. Incumbent Democrat Frank M. Dixon was term limited, and could not seek a second consecutive term.

1942 Alabama gubernatorial election

November 3, 1942

Nominee Chauncey Sparks Hugh McEniry Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 69,048 8,167 Percentage 88.96% 10.52%

County results Sparks:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% McEniry:      50–60%

Governor before election Frank M. Dixon Democratic Elected Governor Chauncey Sparks Democratic

Democratic primary

At the time this election took place, Alabama, as with most other southern states, was solidly Democratic, and the Republican Party had such diminished influence that the Democratic primary was the de facto contest for state offices.

Candidates

• W. O. Broyle
• H. J. Carwile
• Jim Folsom, businessman
• Christopher J. Sherlock
• Chauncey Sparks, former State Representative and candidate for governor in 1938

Results

1942 Alabama Democratic gubernatorial primary

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Chauncey Sparks	145,798	52.17
	Democratic	Jim Folsom	73,306	26.23
	Democratic	Christopher J. Sherlock	53,448	19.13
	Democratic	H. J. Carwile	4,745	1.70
	Democratic	W. O. Broyle	2,157	0.77
Total votes			279,454	100.00

Results

1942 Alabama gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Chauncey Sparks	69,048	88.96
	Republican	Hugh McEniry	8,167	10.52
	Communist	Ordway Southard	402	0.52
Total votes			77,617	100.00
	Democratic hold