The 1940 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 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.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 17, 1940.
Democratic primary
Candidates
William R. Callahan, Democratic nominee for Secretary of State of Wisconsin in 1938 Raymond J. Cannon, former U.S. Representative Gerhard A. Hagedorn, electrical salesman Francis E. McGovern, former Governor
Withdrawn
William B. Rubin
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Julius P. Heil, incumbent Governor
James K. Robinson, dentist, unsuccessful candidate for Progressive nomination for Lieutenant Governor in 1936