1940 Michigan gubernatorial election|
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The 1940 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee Murray Van Wagoner defeated incumbent Republican Luren Dickinson with 53.06% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
Other candidates
- Seth Whitmore, Socialist
- Philip Raymond, Communist
- Ralph Naylor, Socialist Labor
Results
Primaries
The primary elections occurred on September 10, 1940.[2]
Democratic primary
Republican primary
References