1944 Maine gubernatorial election

The 1944 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 11, 1944. Incumbent Republican Governor Sumner Sewall, chose -in keeping with tradition- not to seek re-election after two terms. Republican Maine Senate President Horace Hildreth faced off against Democrat Paul J. Jullien, and defeated him in one of the most lopsided elections in Maine history.

1944 Maine gubernatorial election
September 11, 1944
 
Nominee Horace Hildreth Paul J. Jullien
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 131,849 55,781
Percentage 70.27% 29.73%
County results
Hildreth:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Jullien:      50–60%
Governor before election

Sumner Sewall
Republican

 Elected Governor

Horace A. Hildreth
Republican

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