The 1940 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Republican Ralph Lawrence Carr defeated Democratic nominee George E. Saunders with 54.37% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 10, 1940.
Democratic primary
Candidates George E. Saunders, Secretary of State of Colorado John A. Carroll, District Attorney of Denver George J. Knapp
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Ralph Lawrence Carr, incumbent Governor
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Ralph Lawrence Carr, Republican George E. Saunders, Democratic
Other candidates Carle Whitehead, Socialist Laurence W. Coffman, Prohibition
Results
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