1940 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1940 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Democrat John Moses defeated Republican nominee Jack A. Patterson with 63.11% of the vote. This election marked the first time since 1910 that an incumbent Democratic Governor was re-elected or won re-election.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 25, 1940.

Candidates

 * John Moses, incumbent Governor
 * C. P. Stone

Candidates

 * Jack A. Patterson, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
 * Lewis T. Orlady

Candidates

 * John Moses, Democratic
 * Jack A. Patterson, Republican