1938 Maine gubernatorial election

1938 Maine gubernatorial election

September 12, 1938

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.

Results

1938 Gubernatorial Election, Maine

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Lewis O. Barrows (Incumbent)	157,206	52.89%
	Democratic	Louis J. Brann	139,745	47.01%
	Communist	Winfred V. Tabbutt	287	0.10%
Majority			17,461	5.88%