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The 1938 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 12, 1938. Incumbent Republican Governor Lewis O. Barrows defeated Democratic Party challenger (and former Governor) Louis J. Brann. Communist Party USA candidate Winfred V. Tabbutt received 325 votes.

Barrows' re-election coincided with a clean sweep by Maine Republicans.

Results

1938 Gubernatorial Election, Maine
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Lewis O. Barrows (Incumbent) 157,206 52.89%
Democratic Louis J. Brann 139,745 47.01%
Communist Winfred V. Tabbutt 287 0.10%
Majority 17,461 5.88%


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