The 1940 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee Reginald L. Harris defeated Republican nominee Halsey B. Leavitt with 75.64% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on May 25, 1940.
Democratic primary
Candidates Reginald L. Harris, former Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives W. Erskine Smith, businessman Lister A. Martin Daniel L. Tompkins
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Halsey B. Leavitt, businessman J. Forrest Witten
Results
General election
Candidates Reginald L. Harris, Democratic Halsey B. Leavitt, Republican
Results
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