1942 United States Senate election in Maine
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| Nominee | Wallace White | Fulton J. Redman |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Popular vote | 111,520 | 55,754 |
| Percentage | 66.67% | 33.33% |
County Results
White: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
White: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
The 1942 United States Senate election in Maine was held on September 14, 1942. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Wallace White was re-elected to a third term over Fulton J. Redman.
Republican primary
[edit ]Candidates
[edit ]- Wallace H. White Jr., incumbent Senator since 1931
Results
[edit ]Senator White was unopposed for re-nomination.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Wallace H. White Jr. (inc.) | 44,142 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 44,142 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit ]Candidates
[edit ]- Fulton J. Redman, newspaper editor and perennial candidate from Bar Harbor
Results
[edit ]Redman was unopposed for the Democratic nomination.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fulton J. Redman | 8,632 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 8,632 | 100.00% | ||
General election
[edit ]Results
[edit ]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Wallace H. White Jr. (inc.) | 111,520 | 66.67% | Increase15.92 | |
| Democratic | Fulton J. Redman | 55,754 | 33.33% | Decrease15.92 | |
| Total votes | 167,274 | 100.00% | |||
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ "ME US Senate- R Primary Race - Jun 15, 1942". Our Campaigns. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- ^ "ME US Senate- D Primary Race - Jun 15, 1942". Our Campaigns. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- ^ "ME US Senate Race - September 14, 1942". Our Campaigns. Retrieved June 19, 2020.