The 1940 United States Senate special election in Vermont took place on November 5, 1940. Republican
George Aiken was elected to the
United States Senate to serve the remainder of the deceased
Ernest W. Gibson, Sr.'s term, defeating Democratic candidate Herbert B. Comings. Aiken replaced Gibson's son,
Ernest W. Gibson, Jr.
Ernest William Gibson Jr. (March 6, 1901 – November 4, 1969) was an American attorney, politician, and judge. He served briefly as an appointed United States Senator, as the 67th governor of Vermont, and as a federal judge.
Born in Brattleb ...
, who was appointed to fill the seat until a special election could be held.
Republican primary
Results
Democratic primary
Results
General election
Candidates
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George Aiken,
Governor of Vermont
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Herbert B. Comings, state senator
Results
See also
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United States Senate elections, 1940 and 1941
References
Vermont 1940
Vermont, special
1940, special
Special elections to the 76th United States Congress
Senate
A senate is a deliberative assembly, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature. The name comes from the ancient Roman Senate (Latin: ''Senatus''), so-called as an assembly of the senior (Latin: ''senex'' meaning "the el ...
United States Senate 1940
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