1940 New Zealand Labour Party leadership election

The New Zealand Labour Party leadership election, 1940 was held on 4 April 1940 to choose the fourth leader of the New Zealand Labour Party. The election was won by Wellington Central MP Peter Fraser.

1940 New Zealand Labour Party leadership election
4 April 1940
 
Candidate Peter Fraser Gervan McMillan Clyde Carr
Popular vote 33 12 3
Percentage 68.7% 25.0% 6.2%
Leader before election

Michael Joseph Savage

 Leader after election

Peter Fraser

It followed the death of incumbent Labour leader and Prime Minister Michael Joseph Savage.

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