| Election Name: | 1940 Wisconsin gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Wisconsin |
| Flag Year: | 1913 |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1938 Wisconsin gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1938 |
| Next Election: | 1942 Wisconsin gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1942 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 1940 |
| Image1: | File:Julius P. Heil.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Julius P. Heil |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 558,678 |
| Percentage1: | 40.67% |
| Nominee2: | Orland Steen Loomis |
| Party2: | Wisconsin Progressive Party |
| Popular Vote2: | 546,436 |
| Percentage2: | 39.78% |
| Image3: | File:Francis E. McGovern.jpg |
| Nominee3: | Francis E. McGovern |
| Party3: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote3: | 264,985 |
| Percentage3: | 19.29% |
| Map Size: | 250px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Julius P. Heil |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Julius P. Heil |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1940 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Primary elections were held on September 17, 1940.
Incumbent Republican Governor Julius P. Heil defeated Progressive nominee Orland Steen Loomis and Democratic nominee Francis E. McGovern with 40.67% of the vote.