1940 California U.S. House District 16 Election

California · 2 candidates · See every 1940 U.S. House race

Who won the 1940 California U.S. House District 16 Election?

Leland Ford won the 1940 California U.S. House District 16 Election. Leland Ford received 188,049 popular votes (96.22%). The main challenger was George C Sandy (3.59%).

See the full head-to-head between Ford and Sandy

Ford +92.6 pts · won by 181,032 votes

Leland Ford RepublicanWINNER96.22%

188,049 votes

George C Sandycommunist3.59%

7,017 votes

Popular-vote totals for this U.S. House election come from the Constituency-Level Elections Archive (CLEA) and the official public record.

Data last verified July 28, 2026.