1844 Maine gubernatorial election
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County results Anderson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Robinson: 40–50% 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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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
- ^ "Gov. Hugh Johnston Anderson". nga.org. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "ME Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2024.