The 1940 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee Robert A. Hurley defeated incumbent Republican Raymond E. Baldwin with 49.54% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates *Robert A. Hurley, Democratic *Raymond E. Baldwin, Republican Other candidates *Jasper McLevy, Socialist *Joseph Mackay, Socialist Labor *Michael A. Russo, Communist

Results

References

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