1940 Rhode Island gubernatorial election|
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County results McGrath: 50–60% 60–70% Vanderbilt: 50–60% 60–70% |
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The 1940 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee J. Howard McGrath defeated incumbent Republican William Henry Vanderbilt III with 55.84% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- J. Howard McGrath, Democratic
- William Henry Vanderbilt III, Republican
Other candidates
- Wilfred J. Boissy, Communist
Results
References