Biggest governor landslides in Maine
The biggest landslide in a Maine governor’s race was in 1822, a margin of 43.6 points. Albion Parris beat Ezekiel Whitman, 15,476 to 5,795. Next widest are 1944 (40.5 points) and 1998 (39.7 points).
Every state is ranked together on Biggest governor landslides. For every gubernatorial race Maine has held, special elections included, see the Maine governor hub.
What is the biggest landslide in a Maine governor’s race?
The widest margin in a Maine gubernatorial general election came in 1822, 43.6 points. Albion Parris beat Ezekiel Whitman, 15,476 to 5,795. Next are 1944 (40.5 points) and 1998 (39.7 points).
Why do some huge wins not appear?
A blowout only counts here when somebody real finished second, which means at least 5% of the vote. Without that rule the list fills with uncontested races and with contests where the record is simply missing the major opponent, both of which show the winner near 100%.
Does this include recalls and special elections?
No, only regular general elections for governor. The Maine governor hub lists every race including specials and recalls.
| # | Election | Result | Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1822 | Albion Parris D def. Ezekiel Whitman F | 15,476 – 5,795 | +43.6 points |
| 2 | 1944 | Horace Hildreth R def. Paul J. Jullien D | 131,849 – 55,781 | +40.5 points |
| 3 | 1998 | Angus S. King Jr. I def. James B. Longley Jr. R | 246,772 – 79,716 | +39.7 points |
| 4 | 1896 | Llewellyn Powers R def. Melvin P. Frank D | 82,596 – 34,350 | +39.0 points |
| 5 | 1928 | William Tudor Gardiner R def. Edward C. Moran Jr. D | 148,053 – 65,572 | +38.6 points |
| 6 | 1861 | Israel Washburn Jr. R def. Charles Davis Jameson D | 57,475 – 21,119 | +37.1 points |
| 7 | 1894 | Henry B. Cleaves R def. Charles F. Johnson D | 69,322 – 30,405 | +36.1 points |
| 8 | 1942 | Sumner Sewall R def. George W. Lane Jr. D | 118,047 – 58,558 | +33.7 points |
| 9 | 1920 | Frederic Hale Parkhurst R def. Bertrand G. McIntire D | 135,393 – 70,047 | +31.8 points |
| 10 | 1948 | Frederick G. Payne R def. Louis B. Lausier D | 145,956 – 76,544 | +31.2 points |
| 11 | 1900 | John Fremont Hill R def. Samuel L. Lord D | 73,470 – 40,086 | +28.3 points |
| 12 | 1898 | Llewellyn Powers R def. Samuel L. Lord D | 53,900 – 29,485 | +28.1 points |
| 13 | 1940 | Sumner Sewall R def. Fulton J. Redman D | 162,719 – 92,053 | +27.7 points |
| 14 | 1865 | Samuel Cony N def. Joseph Howard D | 54,430 – 31,609 | +26.6 points |
| 15 | 1821 | Albion Parris D def. Ezekiel Whitman F | 12,887 – 6,811 | +24.9 points |
| 16 | 1866 | Joshua Chamberlain R def. Eben F. Pillsbury D | 69,636 – 41,942 | +24.8 points |
| 17 | 1835 | Robert P. Dunlap D def. William King W | 27,733 – 16,860 | +24.1 points |
| 18 | 1982 | Joseph Brennan D def. Charles Cragin R | 281,066 – 172,949 | +23.8 points |
| 19 | 1902 | John Fremont Hill R def. Samuel Wadsworth Gould D | 63,354 – 38,107 | +23.4 points |
| 20 | 1946 | Horace Hildreth R def. F. Davis Clark D | 110,327 – 69,624 | +22.6 points |
| 21 | 1856 | Hannibal Hamlin R def. Samuel Wells D | 69,574 – 43,628 | +21.7 points |
| 22 | 1950 | Frederick G. Payne R def. Earl S. Grant D | 145,823 – 94,304 | +21.5 points |
| 23 | 1904 | William T. Cobb R def. Cyrus W. Davis D | 76,962 – 50,146 | +20.4 points |
| 24 | 1842 | John Fairfield D def. Edward Robinson W | 40,855 – 26,745 | +19.7 points |
| 25 | 1952 | Burton M. Cross R def. James C. Oliver D | 128,532 – 82,538 | +18.6 points |