1940 West Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1940 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1940, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

1940 West Virginia gubernatorial election
November 5, 1940
 
Nominee Matthew M. Neely Daniel Boone Dawson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 496,028 383,698
Percentage 56.38% 43.62%
Governor before election

Homer A. Holt
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Matthew M. Neely
Democratic

Elections in West Virginia

Results
West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1940[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Matthew M. Neely 496,028 56.38
Republican Daniel Boone Dawson 383,698 43.62
Total votes 879,726 100
Democratic hold
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References
  1. "Our Campaigns - WV Governor Race - Nov 05, 1940". Retrieved May 23, 2016.


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