1942 Nebraska gubernatorial election The 1942 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942, and featured incumbent Governor Dwight Griswold, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former Governor Charles W. Bryan, to win a second two-year term in office. Democratic primary Candidates Charles W. Bryan, former Governor and mayor of Lincoln Roy M. Harrop Stanley D. Long, Regent of the University of Nebraska Results Republican primary Candidates Dwight Griswold, incumbent Governor Charles J. Warner, former Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature Results General election Results References Gubernatorial 1942 Nebraska