1956 Maine gubernatorial election

The 1956 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 10, 1956. Incumbent Democratic Governor Edmund Muskie was seeking re-election, and faced off against Republican Willis A. Trafton, Jr. in the general election. Extremely popular, Muskie was able to easily win re-election.

1956 Maine gubernatorial election

← 1954 September 10, 1956 1958 →
 
Nominee Edmund Muskie Willis A. Trafton Jr.
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 180,254 124,395
Percentage 59.17% 40.83%

County results
Muskie:      50–60%      60–70%
Trafton:      50-60%

Governor before election

Edmund Muskie
Democratic

Elected Governor

Edmund Muskie
Democratic

Results

edit
1956 Gubernatorial Election, Maine[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Edmund Muskie (Incumbent) 180,254 59.17%
Republican Willis A. Trafton, Jr. 124,395 40.83%
Majority 55,859 18.34%

Notes

edit
  1. ^ Guide to US Elections, Fifth Edition, Volume II. CQ Press. 2005. pp. 1497–1499. ISBN 978-1-56802-981-8. Retrieved May 12, 2009.