The 1940 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Democrat John Moses defeated Republican nominee Jack A. Patterson with 63.11% of the vote. This election marked the first time since 1910 that an incumbent Democratic governor was re-elected or won re-election.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 25, 1940.
Democratic primary
Candidates John Moses, incumbent governor C. P. Stone
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Lewis T. Orlady Jack A. Patterson, incumbent lieutenant governor
Results
General election
Candidates John Moses, Democratic Jack A. Patterson, Republican
Results
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