Election Name: | 1940 Massachusetts gubernatorial election |
Country: | Massachusetts |
Flag Year: | 1908 |
Type: | presidential |
Ongoing: | No |
Previous Election: | 1938 Massachusetts gubernatorial election |
Previous Year: | 1938 |
Next Election: | 1942 Massachusetts gubernatorial election |
Next Year: | 1942 |
Image1: | Leverett Saltonstall cph.3b10555 (3x4a).jpg |
Nominee1: | Leverett Saltonstall |
Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
Popular Vote1: | 999,223 |
Percentage1: | 49.74% |
Nominee2: | Paul A. Dever |
Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
Popular Vote2: | 993,635 |
Percentage2: | 49.46% |
Map Size: | 250px |
Governor | |
Before Election: | Leverett Saltonstall |
Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
After Election: | Leverett Saltonstall |
After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1940 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940.
Incumbent Governor Leverett Saltonstall was unopposed for re-election.
Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Horace Cahill was unopposed for re-election.