1940 Texas gubernatorial election
The 1940 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940.
Incumbent Democratic Governor W. Lee O'Daniel defeated Republican nominee George C. Hopkins with 94.42% of the vote.
The Democratic primary election was held on July 27, 1940. By winning over 50% of the vote, O'Daniel avoided a run-off.
Republican nomination [ edit ] The Republican state convention was held at Beaumont on August 13, 1940.[ 9] [ 10]
George C. Hopkins, businessman, was nominated for Governor.[ 11]
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