Election Name: | 1950 Maine gubernatorial election |
Country: | Maine |
Type: | presidential |
Ongoing: | no |
Previous Election: | 1948 Maine gubernatorial election |
Previous Year: | 1948 |
Next Election: | 1952 Maine gubernatorial election |
Next Year: | 1952 |
Election Date: | September 11, 1950 |
Nominee1: | Frederick G. Payne |
Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
Popular Vote1: | 145,823 |
Percentage1: | 60.73% |
Nominee2: | Earle S. Grant |
Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
Popular Vote2: | 94,304 |
Percentage2: | 39.27% |
Map Size: | 300px |
Governor | |
Before Election: | Frederick G. Payne |
Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
After Election: | Frederick G. Payne |
After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
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.