1918 United States Senate election in Maine
September 9, 1918
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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 E. Newbert.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Bert Fernald, incumbent Senator since 1916
Results
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
Candidates
- Elmer E. Newbert, former mayor of Augusta, Maine (1913–1914) and Maine State Treasurer (1915–1916)
Results
Newbert was unopposed for the Democratic nomination.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elmer E. Newbert | 11,200 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 11,200 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bert Fernald (inc.) | 67,431 | 55.40% | 1.13 | |
| Democratic | Elmer E. Newbert | 54,289 | 44.60% | 1.13 | |
| Total votes | 121,720 | 100.00% | |||
See also
References
- ^ "ME US Senate- R Primary Race - July 22, 1918". Our Campaigns. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- ^ "ME US Senate- D Primary Race - July 22, 1918". Our Campaigns. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- ^ "ME US Senate Race - September 9, 1918". Our Campaigns. Retrieved June 19, 2020.