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1918 United States Senate election in Maine 
Summary
The 1918 United States Senate election in Maine was held on September 9, 1918.
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 County results Fernald: 50–60% 60–70% Newbert: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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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 Newbert.
Republican primary edit
Candidates edit
- Bert Fernald, incumbent Senator since 1916
Results edit
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 edit
Candidates edit
- Elmer Newbert
Results edit
Newbert was unopposed for the Democratic nomination.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Elmer Newbert | 11,200 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 11,200 | 100.00% | ||
General election edit
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Bert Fernald (inc.) | 67,431 | 55.40% |  1.13
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| Democratic | Elmer Newbert | 54,289 | 44.60% |  1.13
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| Total votes | 121,720 | 100.00% | |||