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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

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.
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