1918 United States Senate election in Maine
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The 1918 United States Senate election in Maine was held on September 9, 1918.
Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Bert Fernald, who had been elected to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Edwin C. Burleigh, was elected to a full term in his own right, defeating Democrat Elmer Newbert.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Bert Fernald, incumbent Senator since 1916
Results
[edit]Senator Fernald was unopposed for re-nomination.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bert Fernald (inc.) | 27,205 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 27,205 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Elmer Newbert
Results
[edit]Newbert was unopposed for the Democratic nomination.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Elmer Newbert | 11,200 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 11,200 | 100.00% | ||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Bert Fernald (inc.) | 67,431 | 55.40% |  1.13
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| Democratic | Elmer Newbert | 54,289 | 44.60% |  1.13
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| Total votes | 121,720 | 100.00% | |||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "ME US Senate- R Primary Race - July 22, 1918". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ "ME US Senate- D Primary Race - July 22, 1918". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ "ME US Senate Race - September 9, 1918". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
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