1946 United States Senate election in Maine

The 1946 United States Senate election in Maine was held on September 9, 1946.

Incumbent Republican Senator Owen Brewster was re-elected to a second term in office over Democrat Peter McDonald.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Owen Brewster, incumbent Senator since 1941

Results

Senator Brewster was unopposed for re-nomination.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Peter McDonald, unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Representative in 1940

Results

McDonald was unopposed for the Democratic nomination.

General election

Results

See also

• 1946 United States Senate elections

References