| Election Name: | 1940 Connecticut gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Connecticut |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1938 Connecticut gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1938 |
| Next Election: | 1942 Connecticut gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1942 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 1940 |
| Image1: | Robert A. Hurley (Connecticut Governor) (3x4a).jpg |
| Nominee1: | Robert A. Hurley |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 388,361 |
| Percentage1: | 49.54% |
| Nominee2: | Raymond E. Baldwin |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 374,581 |
| Percentage2: | 47.78% |
| Map Size: | 200px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Raymond E. Baldwin |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Robert A. Hurley |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1940 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee Robert A. Hurley defeated incumbent Republican Raymond E. Baldwin with 49.54% of the vote.
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