1940 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1940 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Republican John W. Bricker defeated Democratic nominee Martin L. Davey with 55.55% of the vote.

1940 Ohio gubernatorial election

November 5, 1940
 
Nominee John W. Bricker Martin L. Davey
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,824,863 1,460,396
Percentage 55.55% 44.45%

County results
Bricker:      50-60%      60-70%      70–80%
Davey:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

John W. Bricker
Republican

Elected Governor

John W. Bricker
Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 14, 1940.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Martin L. Davey 304,509 51.85
Democratic George White 123,729 21.07
Democratic William J. Kennedy 86,530 14.74
Democratic Herbert S. Duffy 31,401 5.35
Democratic Harold G. Mosier 19,449 3.31
Democratic James F. Flynn 14,267 2.43
Democratic Frank A. Dye 7,359 1.25
Total votes 587,244 100.00

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John W. Bricker (incumbent) 612,610 100.00
Total votes 612,610 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • John W. Bricker, Republican
  • Martin L. Davey, Democratic

Results

1940 Ohio gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John W. Bricker (incumbent) 1,824,863 55.55%
Democratic Martin L. Davey 1,460,396 44.45%
Majority
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. "1940 Democratic Primary". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  2. "1940 Republican Primary". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  3. "1940 General Election Overview". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
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