1940 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1940 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee Henry F. Schricker narrowly defeated Republican nominee Glenn R. Hillis with 49.92% of the vote.

1940 Indiana gubernatorial election

November 5, 1940
 
Nominee Henry F. Schricker Glenn R. Hillis
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 889,620 885,657
Percentage 49.92% 49.69%

County results
Schricker:      50–60%      60–70%
Hillis:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

M. Clifford Townsend
Democratic

Elected Governor

Henry F. Schricker
Democratic

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