1940 Colorado gubernatorial election
The 1940 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Republican Ralph Lawrence Carr defeated Democratic nominee George E. Saunders with 54.37% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 10, 1940.Democratic primary
Candidates
- George E. Saunders, Secretary of State of Colorado
- John A. Carroll, District Attorney of Denver
- George J. Knapp
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- Ralph Lawrence Carr, Republican
- George E. Saunders, Democratic