In a shocking upset, the Democrats of Maine pulled off a stunning victory in the state’s recent election, sending shockwaves through the Republican ranks. The party’s leaders were left reeling as Frederick K. Plaisted, a Democrat from Augusta, was elected Governor of Maine, marking the first time in 30 years a Democrat had taken the top spot. Plaisted’s decisive win was coupled with the election of two Congressmen, leaving the Republicans to pick up the pieces of a devastating defeat.
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Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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