1940 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1940 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee Henry F. Schricker narrowly defeated Republican nominee Glenn R. Hillis with 49.92% of the vote.

1940 Indiana gubernatorial election

← 1936November 5, 19401944 →
 
NomineeHenry F. SchrickerGlenn R. Hillis
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote889,620885,657
Percentage49.92%49.69%

County results
Schricker:      50–60%      60–70%
Hillis:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

M. Clifford Townsend
Democratic

Elected Governor

Henry F. Schricker
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

  • Mary Donovan Hapgood, Socialist
  • Omer S. Whiteman, Prohibition
  • Herman Barcus Barefield, Socialist Labor

Results

1940 Indiana gubernatorial election[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticHenry F. Schricker 889,620 49.92%
RepublicanGlenn R. Hillis885,65749.69%
SocialistMary Donovan Hapgood4,8690.27%
ProhibitionOmer S. Whiteman1,4550.08%
Socialist LaborHerman Barcus Barefield6510.04%
Majority3,963
Turnout
Democratic holdSwing

References