1940 Vermont gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1940 United States gubernatorial elections.

1940 Vermont gubernatorial election
November 5, 1940 (1940-11-05)
 
Nominee William H. Wills John McGrath
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 87,346 49,068
Percentage 64.0% 36.0%
Wills:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90-100%
McGrath:      50–60%      60–70%      80–90%
Tie:      50%
No Vote/Data:      
Governor before election

George Aiken
Republican

Elected Governor

William H. Wills
Republican

The 1940 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Republican George Aiken did not run for re-election to a third term as Governor of Vermont, instead running for the United States Senate. Republican candidate William H. Wills defeated Democratic candidate John McGrath to succeed him.

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