Election for the governor of North Dakota
1940 North Dakota gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | John Moses | Jack A. Patterson | | Party | Democratic | Republican | Popular vote | 173,278 | 101,287 | Percentage | 63.11% | 36.89% | |
County results Moses: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Patterson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% |
Governor before election John Moses Democratic | Elected Governor John Moses Democratic | |
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The 1940 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Democrat John Moses defeated Republican nominee Jack A. Patterson with 63.11% of the vote. This election marked the first time since 1910 that an incumbent Democratic Governor was re-elected or won re-election.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 25, 1940.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- John Moses, incumbent Governor
- C. P. Stone
Results
Democratic primary results[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | John Moses (inc.) | 31,992 | 91.75 |
| Democratic | C. P. Stone | 2,877 | 8.25 |
Total votes | 143,490 | 100.00 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary results[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Jack A. Patterson | 78,690 | 54.84 |
| Republican | Lewis T. Orlady | 64,800 | 45.16 |
Total votes | 143,490 | 100.00 |
General election
Candidates
- John Moses, Democratic
- Jack A. Patterson, Republican
Results
1940 North Dakota gubernatorial election[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | John Moses (inc.) | 173,278 | 63.11% | |
| Republican | Jack A. Patterson | 101,287 | 36.89% | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | | |
| Democratic hold | Swing | | |
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