1938 Maine gubernatorial election

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1938 Maine gubernatorial election
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  1936 September 12, 1938 1940  
  Lewis O. Barrows (Maine Governor).jpg Louis J. Brann (Maine Governor) 2.jpg
Nominee Lewis O. Barrows Louis J. Brann
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote157,206139,745
Percentage52.89%47.01%

1938 Maine gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Barrows:     50–60%     60–70%
Brann:     50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election

Lewis O. Barrows
Republican

Elected Governor

Lewis O. Barrows
Republican

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
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Lewis O. Barrows (Incumbent) 157,206 52.89%
Democratic Louis J. Brann 139,74547.01%
Communist Winfred V. Tabbutt2870.10%
Majority 17,4615.88%