1940 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1940 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee J. Melville Broughton defeated Republican nominee Robert H. McNeill with 75.70% of the vote.

1940 North Carolina gubernatorial election

November 5, 1940
 
Nominee J. Melville Broughton Robert H. McNeill
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 608,744 195,402
Percentage 75.7% 24.3%

County results
Broughton:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
McNeill:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Clyde R. Hoey
Democratic

Elected Governor

J. Melville Broughton
Democratic

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