1940 Indiana gubernatorial election
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The 1940 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee Henry F. Schricker defeated Republican nominee Glenn R. Hillis with 49.92% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Henry F. Schricker, Democratic
- Glenn R. Hillis, Republican
Other candidates
- Mary Donovan Hapgood, Socialist
- Omer S. Whiteman, Prohibition
- Herman Barcus Barefield, Socialist Labor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Henry F. Schricker | 889,620 | 49.92% | ||
| Republican | Glenn R. Hillis | 885,657 | 49.69% | ||
| Socialist | Mary Donovan Hapgood | 4,869 | 0.27% | ||
| Prohibition | Omer S. Whiteman | 1,455 | 0.08% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Herman Barcus Barefield | 651 | 0.04% | ||
| Majority | 3,963 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.