1946 United States Senate election in Maine
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The 1946 United States Senate election in Maine was held on September 9, 1946.
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September 9, 1946
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 County results Brewster: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% McDonald: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Republican Senator Owen Brewster was re-elected to a second term in office over Democrat Peter McDonald.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Owen Brewster, incumbent Senator since 1941
Results
Senator Brewster was unopposed for re-nomination.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Owen Brewster (inc.) | 51,260 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 51,260 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Peter McDonald, unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Representative in 1940
Results
McDonald was unopposed for the Democratic nomination.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Peter McDonald | 10,192 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 10,192 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Owen Brewster (inc.) | 111,215 | 63.55% |  4.94 | |
| Democratic | Peter McDonald | 63,799 | 36.45% |  4.82 | |
| Total votes | 175,014 | 100.00% | |||