1950 Maine gubernatorial election

The 1950 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 11, 1950. Incumbent Republican Governor Frederick G. Payne was seeking a second term, and faced off against Democratic challenger Earle S. Grant. Payne went on to win re-election by a wide margin.

1950 Maine gubernatorial election

September 11, 1950
 
Nominee Frederick G. Payne Earle S. Grant
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 145,823 94,304
Percentage 60.73% 39.27%

County results
  Counties won by Payne

Governor before election

Frederick G. Payne
Republican

Elected Governor

Frederick G. Payne
Republican

Results

1950 Gubernatorial Election, Maine[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Frederick G. Payne 145,823 60.73% -
Democratic Earle S. Grant 94,304 39.27% -
Majority 51,519 21.45%

Notes

  1. Guide to US Elections, Fifth Edition, Volume II. CQ Press. 2005. pp. 1497–1499. ISBN 978-1-56802-981-8. Retrieved 2009-05-12.
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