Sumner Sewall Becomes Maine's Governor

The video discusses the significant GOP victory in the first state election of the presidential year, highlighting the largest GOP plurality since 1928. It emphasizes the Republican majority's implications for the upcoming November election and the election of Ralph Old Brewster as US Senator, whose Democratic opponent supported a third term.

What significant political event occurred in the first state election of the presidential year?

• A tie between the two major parties

• An independent candidate winning

• The largest GOP plurality since 1928

• A Democratic landslide victory

What did the national Republican leaders use as a predictor for the November election?

• The extent of the party's majority

• The Democratic opponent's endorsement

• The election of Ralph Old Brewster

• The final ballot count

Which party's majority became evident with the final ballot count?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Independent Party

• Green Party

Who was elected as US Senator, as highlighted in the video?

• An independent candidate

• A Republican opponent

• Ralph Old Brewster

• A Democratic candidate

What was notable about Ralph Old Brewster's Democratic opponent?

• They switched parties

• They endorsed the third term

• They won the election

• They withdrew from the race