1962 Maine gubernatorial election
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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.
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | John H. Reed (Incumbent) | 146,604 | 50.08% | − | |
Democratic | Maynard C. Dolloff | 146,121 | 49.92% | − | |
Majority | 483 | 0.17% |
Notes
- ^ Guide to US Elections, Fifth Edition, Volume II. CQ Press. 2005. pp. 1497–1499. ISBN 978-1-56802-981-8.