1940 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1940 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee Robert A. Hurley defeated incumbent Republican Raymond E. Baldwin with 49.54% of the vote.

1940 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 5, 1940
 
Nominee Robert A. Hurley Raymond E. Baldwin
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 388,361 374,581
Percentage 49.54% 47.78%

County results
Hurley:      50–60%
Baldwin:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Raymond E. Baldwin
Republican

Elected Governor

Robert A. Hurley
Democratic

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