| Election Name: | 1942 Oklahoma gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Oklahoma |
| Flag Image: | Flag of Oklahoma (1941–1988).svg |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1938 Oklahoma gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1938 |
| Next Election: | 1946 Oklahoma gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1946 |
| Election Date: | November 3, 1942 |
| Nominee1: | Robert S. Kerr |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 196,565 |
| Percentage1: | 51.8% |
| Nominee2: | William J. Otjen |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 180,454 |
| Percentage2: | 47.6% |
| Map Size: | 300px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Leon C. Phillips |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Robert S. Kerr |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1942 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat Robert S. Kerr defeated Republican William J. Otjen. Edward W. Fickinger was also on the ballot representing the Prohibition Party.[1] Gomer Griffith Smith and Robert Burns unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.