1932 Maine gubernatorial election

The 1932 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 12, 1932. Incumbent Republican Governor William Tudor Gardiner did not seek re-election. Democratic candidate Louis J. Brann defeated Republican candidate Burleigh Martin. Brann was the first Democrat elected Governor of Maine since Oakley C. Curtis in 1914.

1932 Maine gubernatorial election

September 12, 1932
 
Nominee Louis J. Brann Burleigh Martin
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 121,158 118,800
Percentage 50.25% 49.28%

County results
Brann:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Martin:      50–60%

Governor before election

William Tudor Gardiner
Republican

Elected Governor

Louis J. Brann
Democratic

This election ended a streak of eight consecutive Republican gubernatorial victories in Maine.

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