Ernest L. McLean

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Maine
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1926
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McLean80,748
Opponents100,776
1
Elections run

Ernest L. McLean, a Democratic politician from Maine, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1926 governor election in Maine to Ralph Owen Brewster, receiving 80,748 votes (44.48%).

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How many votes has Ernest L. McLean received?

Ernest L. McLean has received 80,748 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ernest L. McLean’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1926GovernorMaineLost80,74844.48%Ralph Owen Brewster
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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.