1944 Maine gubernatorial election
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The 1944 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 11, 1944. Incumbent Republican Governor Sumner Sewall, chose—in keeping with traditione—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.
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September 11, 1944
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 County results Hildreth: 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Jullien: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Horace A. Hildreth | 131,849 | 70.27% | − | |
| Democratic | Paul J. Jullien | 55,781 | 29.73% | − | |
| Majority | 76,068 | 40.54% | |||
