1948 Maine gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1948 Maine gubernatorial election
Country:Maine
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 Maine gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1950 Maine gubernatorial election
Next Year:1950
Election Date:September 13, 1948
Nominee1:Frederick G. Payne
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:145,956
Percentage1:65.60%
Nominee2:Louis B. Lausier
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:76,544
Percentage2:34.40%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Horace A. Hildreth
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Frederick G. Payne
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1948 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 13, 1948. Incumbent Republican Governor Horace A. Hildreth, was term limited and seeking election to the United States Senate (eventually losing the Republican primary to Margaret Chase Smith), thus did not run. Republican mayor of Augusta Frederick G. Payne faced off against Democratic challenger Louis B. Lausier, defeating him in a landslide. Neil S. Bishop unsuccessfully ran for the Republican nomination