1920 Maine gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1920 Maine gubernatorial election
Country:Maine
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1918 Maine gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1918
Next Election:1922 Maine gubernatorial election
Next Year:1922
Election Date:September 13, 1920
Nominee1:Frederic Hale Parkhurst
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:135,393
Percentage1:65.90%
Nominee2:Bertrand G. McIntire
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:70,047
Percentage2:34.10%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Carl Milliken
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Frederic Hale Parkhurst
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1920 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 13, 1920.

Incumbent Governor Carl Milliken was defeated in the Republican primary.[1]

Republican candidate Frederic Hale Parkhurst defeated Democratic candidate Bertrand G. McIntire.

Results

Parkhurst died just 26 days in office following a months long illness, which started when he was Governor-elect.

Notes and References

  1. News: . The Primary Election . Oxford Democrat . Paris, Maine . June 29, 1920 . 2 . 22 August 2021 .