1940 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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.

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