1962 Maine gubernatorial election

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. As of 2021, this is the last Maine gubernatorial election in which the Republican candidate won over 50% of the vote.

1962 Maine gubernatorial election

November 6, 1962

Nominee John H. Reed Maynard Dolloff Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 146,604 146,121 Percentage 50.08% 49.92%

Election results by county Reed:      50–60%      60–70% Dolloff:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election John H. Reed Republican Elected Governor John H. Reed Republican

Results

1962 Gubernatorial Election, Maine[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%

Notes

1. Guide to US Elections, Fifth Edition, Volume II. CQ Press. 2005. pp. 1497–1499. ISBN 978-1-56802-981-8. Retrieved 2009-05-11.