1940 Texas gubernatorial election
The 1940 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Democratic Governor W. Lee O'Daniel defeated Republican nominee George C. Hopkins with 94.42% of the vote. Nominations. Democratic primary. The Democratic primary election was held on July 27, 1940. By winning over 50% of the vote, O'Daniel avoided a run-off. Republican nomination. The Republican state convention was held at Beaumont on August 13, 1940. George C. Hopkins, businessman, was nominated for Governor.