The 1940 United States presidential election in Massachusetts took place on November 5, 1940, as part of the 1940 United States presidential election, which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose 17 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Roosevelt carried the state with 53.11% of the vote to Willkie’s 46.36%, a Democratic victory margin of 6.75%.