The 1940 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Republican George Aiken did not run for re-election to a third term as Governor of Vermont, instead running for the United States Senate. Republican candidate William H. Wills defeated Democratic candidate John McGrath to succeed him.
Republican primary
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Democratic primary
Results
General election Candidates William H. Wills (Republican), Lieutenant Governor of Vermont John McGrath (Democratic), state senator, milk farmer, businessman and nominee for U.S. Senate in 1938
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