1962 Maine gubernatorial election

1962 Maine gubernatorial election

November 6, 1962

Nominee John H. Reed Maynard Dolloff Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 146,604 146,121 Percentage 50.08% 49.92%

Election results by county Reed:      50–60%      60–70% Dolloff:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election John H. Reed Republican Elected Governor John H. Reed Republican

The 1962 Maine gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1962. Incumbent Republican Governor John Reed, had been elected in 1960 in a special election to finish the final two years of Clinton Clauson's term following his death, and was seeking a full term of his own. He faced off against Democratic challenger Maynard C. Dolloff. Reed was re-elected by one of the narrowest margins in Maine history – a mere 483 votes. As of 2024, this is the last Maine gubernatorial election in which the Republican candidate won over 50% of the vote.

Results

1962 Gubernatorial Election, Maine

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John H. Reed (Incumbent)	146,604	50.08%	-
	Democratic	Maynard C. Dolloff	146,121	49.92%	-
Majority			483	0.17%