Walter Samuel Goodland Republican Walter Samuel Goodland[a] 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 take office in his stead.

Nelson, however, had already been appointed to the federal War Production Board and, on the eve of the Progressive Party state convention, declined the nomination.

[4] On October 5, the Progressives formally nominated Henry Berquist in place of Nelson.