The 1948 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 13, 1948, which American businessman and Republican businessman, and mayor of Augusta, faced off against Democratic challenger Louis B. Lausier, defeating him in a landslide?
Maine gubernatorial election, 1948 The 1948 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 13, 1948. Incumbent Republican Governor Horace A. Hildreth, was term limited and seeking election to the United States Senate (eventually losing the Republican Primary to Margaret Chase Smith), thus did not run. Republican mayor of Augusta Frederick G. Payne faced off against Democratic challenger Louis B. Lausier, defeating him in a landslide.
Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1962 The 1962 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Former Executive Councilor Endicott Peabody defeated incumbent Governor John A. Volpe in the general election.