1940 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
The 1940 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940.
Republican primary
Governor
Incumbent Governor Leverett Saltonstall was unopposed for re-election.Lieutenant governor
Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Horace Cahill was unopposed for re-election.Democratic primary
Governor
Candidates
Declared
Lieutenant governor
Candidates
Declared
- John C. Carr, Mayor of Medford
- Owen A. Gallagher, former State Senator
- Francis P. Kelley
- Michael P. McCarron
- Charles E. O'Neil
- Raymond A. Willett