1940 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1940 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Democrat John Moses defeated Republican nominee Jack A. Patterson with 63.11% of the vote. This election marked the first time since 1910 that an incumbent Democratic Governor was re-elected or won re-election.

1940 North Dakota gubernatorial election

November 5, 1940
 
Nominee John Moses Jack A. Patterson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 173,278 101,287
Percentage 63.11% 36.89%

County results
Moses:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Patterson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

John Moses
Democratic

Elected Governor

John Moses
Democratic

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