1938 Maine Gubernatorial Election
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The 1938 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 12, 1938. Incumbent
Republican Republican can refer to: Political ideology * An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law. ** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
Governor A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
Lewis O. Barrows Lewis Orin Barrows (June 7, 1893 – January 30, 1967) was an American politician and the List of Governors of Maine, 57th Governor of Maine. Early life Barrows was born in Newport, Maine on June 7, 1893. He studied in the local schools of New ...
defeated
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challenger (and former Governor)
Louis J. Brann Louis Jefferson Brann (July 6, 1876 – February 3, 1948) was an American lawyer and political figure. He was the List of Governors of Maine, 56th Governor of Maine. Early life Brann was born in Madison, Maine to Charles M. Brann and Nancy L ...
. Communist Party USA candidate Winfred V. Tabbutt received 325 votes. Barrows' re-election coincided with a clean sweep by Maine Republicans.


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Gubernatorial A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
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Maine Maine () is a state in the New England and Northeastern regions of the United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and ...
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