1934 Maine gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1934 Maine gubernatorial election
Country:Maine
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1932 Maine gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1932
Next Election:1936 Maine gubernatorial election
Next Year:1936
Election Date:September 10, 1934
Nominee1:Louis J. Brann
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:156,917
Percentage1:53.99%
Nominee2:Alfred K. Ames
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:133,414
Percentage2:45.90%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Louis J. Brann
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Louis J. Brann
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1934 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 10, 1934. Incumbent Democratic Governor Louis J. Brann defeated Republican challenger Alfred K. Ames.

This was the only Maine gubernatorial election in over a century (1851-1956) in which a Democratic governor won reelection.