1942 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election

1942 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election

← 1940 November 3, 1942 1944 →

Nominee Walter Samuel Goodland Henry J. Berquist John M. Brophy Party Republican Progressive Democratic Popular vote 349,230 256,851 119,926 Percentage 47.34% 34.82% 16.26%

County results Goodland:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Berquist:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Brophy:      40–50%

Lieutenant Governor before election Walter Samuel Goodland Republican Elected Lieutenant Governor Walter Samuel Goodland Republican

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 hold office in his stead. The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Lieutenant Governor Walter Samuel Goodland would be acting governor for the duration of Loomis' term, overriding the view of incumbent Governor Julius Heil that he should continue his term in office.