| Election Name: | 1940 Kansas gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Kansas |
| Flag Year: | 1927 |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1938 Kansas gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1938 |
| Next Election: | 1942 Kansas gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1942 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 1940 |
| Nominee1: | Payne Ratner |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 425,928 |
| Percentage1: | 49.63% |
| Nominee2: | William H. Burke |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 425,498 |
| Percentage2: | 49.58% |
| Map Size: | 270px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Payne Ratner |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Payne Ratner |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1940 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Republican Payne Ratner defeated Democratic nominee William H. Burke with 49.63% of the vote.
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