1940 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1940 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940.

Governor
Incumbent Governor Leverett Saltonstall was unopposed for re-election.

Lieutenant governor
Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Horace Cahill was unopposed for re-election.

Declared

 * Paul Dever, Massachusetts Attorney General
 * Francis E. Kelly, former Lieutenant Governor

Declared

 * John C. Carr, Mayor of Medford
 * Owen A. Gallagher, former State Senator
 * Francis P. Kelley
 * Michael P. McCarron
 * Charles E. O'Neil
 * Raymond A. Willett