The 1940 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Governor
Fred P. Cone
Frederick Preston Cone (September 28, 1871 – July 28, 1948) was an American politician who served as the List of Governors of Florida, 27th Governor of Florida.
Early life
Frederick Preston Cone was born in the Benton community of northern Col ...
was term-limited.
Democratic
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Politics
*A proponent of democracy, or democratic government; a form of government involving rule by the people.
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nominee
Spessard Holland was elected unopposed.
Primary elections
Primary election
Primary elections, or direct primary are a voting process by which voters can indicate their preference for their party's candidate, or a candidate in general, in an upcoming general election, local election, or by-election. Depending on the ...
s were held on May 7, 1940, with the Democratic runoff held on May 28, 1940.
Democratic primary
Results
General election
Candidates
*Spessard Holland, Democratic
There was no Republican candidate.
Results
References
Bibliography
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1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
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January
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Florida
Gubernatorial
November 1940 events