1940 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1940 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940.

Republican primary

Governor

Incumbent Governor Leverett Saltonstall was unopposed for re-election.

Results

Lieutenant governor

Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Horace Cahill was unopposed for re-election.

Results

Democratic primary

Governor

Candidates

Declared

• Paul Dever, Massachusetts Attorney General
• Francis E. Kelly, former Lieutenant Governor

Results

Lieutenant governor

Candidates

Declared

• John C. Carr, Mayor of Medford
• Owen A. Gallagher, former State Senator
• Francis P. Kelley
• Michael P. McCarron
• Charles E. O'Neil
• Raymond A. Willett

Governor

Lt. Governor

See also

• 1939 Massachusetts legislature

References

Bibliography

Further reading