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., who was appointed to fill the seat until a special election could be held.

Republican primary

Results

Democratic primary

Results

General election

Candidates George Aiken, Governor of Vermont Herbert B. Comings, state senator

Results

See also

United States Senate elections, 1940 and 1941

References