The 1940 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic incumbent Frank Gaines Harris defeated Republican nominee William P. Elmer with 51.95% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 6, 1940.
Democratic primary
Candidates Frank Gaines Harris, incumbent Lieutenant Governor John G. Christy Dan D. Porter
Results
Republican primary
Candidates William P. Elmer, former State Representative James E. Ford Julius J. Scheske George Bartholomaeus
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Frank Gaines Harris, Democratic William P. Elmer, Republican
Other candidates Ada M. Demaree, Socialist William J. Cady, Prohibition Michael L. Hiltner, Socialist Labor
Results
References