1950 Maine gubernatorial election

1950 Maine gubernatorial election

← 1948 September 11, 1950 1952 →

Nominee Frederick G. Payne Earle S. Grant Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 145,823 94,304 Percentage 60.73% 39.27%

County results Payne:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Frederick G. Payne Republican Elected Governor Frederick G. Payne Republican

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.