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The 1879 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 8, 1879. Republican nominee Daniel F. Davis defeated Greenback nominee Joseph L. Smith and incumbent Governor Alonzo Garcelon.[1] This election saw the continued rise of the newly popular Greenback party, it was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889.

General election

Candidates

Results

1879 Maine gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Daniel F. Davis 68,527 49.52%
Greenback Joseph L . Smith 47,987 34.68%
Democratic Alonzo Garcelon (incumbent) 21,525 15.56%

References

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - ME Governor Race - Sep 08, 1879". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
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