The 1940 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee J. Howard McGrath defeated incumbent Republican William Henry Vanderbilt III with 55.84% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • J. Howard McGrath, Democratic
  • William Henry Vanderbilt III, Republican

Other candidates

  • Wilfred J. Boissy, Communist

Results

1940 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic J. Howard McGrath 177,937 55.84%
Republican William Henry Vanderbilt III (incumbent) 140,480 44.08%
Communist Wilfred J. Boissy 257 0.08%
Majority 37,457
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved April 30, 2020.