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The 1942 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 14, 1942. Incumbent Republican Governor Sumner Sewall was seeking a second term, and faced off against Democratic challenger George W. Lane, Jr. Sewall was able to easily win his re-election. This contest was the first gubernatorial election held after the entry of the United States into the second world war.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sumner Sewall (incumbent) | 118,047 | 66.84% | - | |
| Democratic | George W. Lane, Jr. | 58,558 | 33.16% | - | |
| Majority | 59,489 | 33.68% | |||
Notes
- ^ Guide to US Elections, Fifth Edition, Volume II. CQ Press. 2005. pp. 1497–1499. ISBN 978-1-56802-981-8. Retrieved May 12, 2009.[dead link]
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