1938 Maine gubernatorial election

1938 Maine gubernatorial election

← 1936 September 12, 1938 1940 →
 
Nominee Lewis O. Barrows Louis J. Brann
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 157,206 139,745
Percentage 52.89% 47.01%

County results
Barrows:      50–60%      60–70%
Brann:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Lewis O. Barrows
Republican

Elected Governor

Lewis O. Barrows
Republican

The 1938 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 12, 1938. Incumbent Republican Governor Lewis O. Barrows defeated Democratic Party challenger (and former Governor) Louis J. Brann. Communist Party USA candidate Winfred V. Tabbutt received 325 votes.

Barrows' re-election coincided with a clean sweep by Maine Republicans.


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