Charles Cragin, Gubernatorial candidate

Charles Cragin

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
January 1, 1943
Current age
83
Home state
Maine
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cragin172,949
Opponents281,066
1
Elections run

Charles Cragin, a Republican politician from Maine, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 governor election in Maine to Joseph Brennan, receiving 172,949 votes (38.09%).

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How many votes has Charles Cragin received?

Charles Cragin has received 172,949 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles Cragin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982GovernorMaineLost172,94938.09%Joseph Brennan
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q22059335). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.