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The 1940 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Republican John W. Bricker defeated Democratic nominee Martin L. Davey with 55.55% of the vote.
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The 1940 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Republican John W. Bricker defeated Democratic nominee Martin L. Davey with 55.55% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on May 14, 1940. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martin L. Davey | 304,509 | 51.85 | |
| Democratic | George White | 123,729 | 21.07 | |
| Democratic | William J. Kennedy | 86,530 | 14.74 | |
| Democratic | Herbert S. Duffy | 31,401 | 5.35 | |
| Democratic | Harold G. Mosier | 19,449 | 3.31 | |
| Democratic | James F. Flynn | 14,267 | 2.43 | |
| Democratic | Frank A. Dye | 7,359 | 1.25 | |
| Total votes | 587,244 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John W. Bricker (incumbent) | 612,610 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 612,610 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | John W. Bricker (incumbent) | 1,824,863 | 55.55% | ||
| Democratic | Martin L. Davey | 1,460,396 | 44.45% | ||
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