1940 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1940 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee Murray Van Wagoner defeated incumbent Republican Luren Dickinson with 53.06% of the vote.

1940 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 5, 1940
 
Nominee Murray Van Wagoner Luren Dickinson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,077,065 945,784
Percentage 53.06% 46.59%

County results
Van Wagoner:      50–60%      60–70%
Dickinson:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election

Luren Dickinson
Republican

Elected Governor

Murray Van Wagoner
Democratic

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