1940 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * J. Howard McGrath, Democratic
 * William Henry Vanderbilt III, Republican

Other candidates
 * Wilfred J. Boissy, Communist