The 1940 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee Henry F. Schricker narrowly defeated Republican nominee Glenn R. Hillis with 49.92% of the vote.
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Henry F. Schricker, Democratic, Lieutenant Governor under M. Clifford Townsend Glenn R. Hillis, Republican James Emmert, Republican, former Shelby County Circuit Court judge
Other candidates Mary Donovan Hapgood, Socialist Omer S. Whiteman, Prohibition Herman Barcus Barefield, Socialist Labor
Results
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