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1844 Maine gubernatorial election

1844 Maine gubernatorial election

← 1843 9 September 1844 1845 →
 
Nominee Hugh J. Anderson Edward Robinson James Appleton
Party Democratic Whig Liberty
Popular vote 48,942 38,501 6,245
Percentage 52.15% 41.02% 6.65%

County results
Anderson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Robinson:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Hugh J. Anderson
Democratic

Elected Governor

Hugh J. Anderson
Democratic

The 1844 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 9 September 1844 in order to elect the governor of Maine. Incumbent Democratic governor Hugh J. Anderson won re-election against Whig nominee and former U.S. Representative from Maine's 3rd congressional district Edward Robinson and Liberty Party candidate and former member of the Maine House of Representatives James Appleton.[1]

General election

On election day, 9 September 1844, incumbent Democratic governor Hugh J. Anderson won re-election by a margin of 10,441 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee Edward Robinson, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Anderson was sworn in for his second term on 5 January 1845.[2]

Results

Maine gubernatorial election, 1844
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Hugh J. Anderson (incumbent) 48,942 52.15
Whig Edward Robinson 38,501 41.02
Liberty James Appleton 6,245 6.65
Scattering 165 0.18
Total votes 93,853 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "Gov. Hugh Johnston Anderson". nga.org. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  2. ^ "ME Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2024.