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1942 California U.S. House District 20 Election

California · 4 candidates · See every 1942 U.S. House race

Who won the 1942 California U.S. House District 20 Election?

John Hinshaw won the 1942 California U.S. House District 20 Election. John Hinshaw received 69,492 popular votes (5.31%). The main challenger was Joseph O Donovan (42.89%).

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Donovan +37.6 pts · led by -14,013 votes
John HinshawprohibitionWINNER5.31%
69,492 votes
Joseph O DonovanDemocratic42.89%
55,479 votes
Janie Belle McCartytownsend2.73%
3,537 votes
Orla E Laircommunist0.61%
792 votes
Popular-vote totals for this U.S. House election come from the Constituency-Level Elections Archive (CLEA) and the official public record.

Data last verified July 28, 2026.