Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Ohio
1940 Ohio gubernatorial election
Nominee
John W. Bricker
Martin L. Davey
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
1,824,863
1,460,396
Percentage
55.55%
44.45%
County resultsBricker : 50-60% 60-70% 70–80% Davey : 50–60% 60–70%
Governor before election
John W. Bricker
Republican
Elected Governor
John W. Bricker
Republican
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.
Primary elections [ ]
Primary elections were held on May 14, 1940.[1]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Martin L. Davey , former Governor
George White , former Governor
William J. Kennedy
Herbert S. Duffy , former Ohio Attorney General
Harold G. Mosier , former U.S. Representative
James F. Flynn
Frank A. Dye
Results [ ]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
John W. Bricker , incumbent Governor
Results [ ]
General election [ ]
Candidates [ ]
John W. Bricker, Republican
Martin L. Davey, Democratic
Results [ ]
References [ ]