The 1940 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Governor Leverett Saltonstall sought a second term. He narrowly defeated Democrat Paul Dever, who would be elected governor in 1948.
Republican primary Governor Incumbent Governor Leverett Saltonstall was unopposed for re-election.
Results
Lieutenant governor Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Horace Cahill was unopposed for re-election.
Results
Democratic primary Governor Candidates Declared Paul Dever, Massachusetts attorney general Francis E. Kelly, former lieutenant governor
Results
Lieutenant governor Candidates Declared John C. Carr, mayor of Medford Owen A. Gallagher, former state senator Francis P. Kelley Michael P. McCarron Charles E. O'Neil Raymond A. Willett
Governor
Lt. governor
See also 1939 Massachusetts legislature
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