1950 Maine gubernatorial election explained

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.