1940 West Virginia gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1940 United States gubernatorial elections.

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%

County results Neely:      50–60%      60–70% Dawson:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election Homer A. Holt Democratic Elected Governor Matthew M. Neely Democratic

Results

West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1940

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