1940 Missouri gubernatorial election
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The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1940 was Missouri's 35th gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 5, 1940 and resulted in a victory for the Republican nominee, Forrest C. Donnell, over the Democratic nominee, and candidates representing the Socialist and Socialist Labor parties.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Forrest C. Donnell | 911,530 | 50.05 | +7.52 | |
| Democratic | Larry McDaniel | 907,917 | 49.85 | -7.21 | |
| Socialist | Jed A. High | 1,555 | 0.09 | -0.06 | |
| Socialist Labor | William Wesley Cox | 205 | 0.01 | -0.01 | |
| Majority | 3,613 | 0.20 | -14.34 | ||
| Turnout | 1,821,207 | 48.12 | -1.96 | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "MO Governor Race - Nov 05, 1940". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-02-02.
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