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The 1962 Maine gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1962. Incumbent Republican Governor John Reed, had been elected in 1960 in a special election to finish the final two years of Clinton Clauson's term following his death, and was seeking a full term of his own. He faced off against Democratic challenger Maynard C. Dolloff. Reed was re-elected by one of the narrowest margins in Maine history – a mere 483 votes.

Results

Maine gubernatorial results[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John H. Reed (Incumbent) 146,604 50.08% -
Democratic Maynard C. Dolloff 146,121 49.92% -
Majority 483 0.17%
Republican hold Swing

Notes

  1. ^ Guide to US Elections, Fifth Edition, Volume II. CQ Press. 2005. pp. 1497–1499. ISBN 978-1-56802-981-8. Retrieved May 11, 2009.