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The 1859 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 12 September 1859 in order to elect the Governor of Maine. Incumbent Republican Governor Lot M. Morrill won re-election against Democratic nominee Manassah H. Smith in a second rematch of the previous elections.[1]

General election

On election day, 12 September 1859, incumbent Republican Governor Lot M. Morrill won re-election by a margin of 11,793 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Manassah H. Smith, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of governor. Morrill was sworn in for his third term on 6 January 1860.[2]

Results

Maine gubernatorial election, 1859
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lot M. Morrill (incumbent) 57,180 55.73
Democratic Manassah H. Smith 45,387 44.24
Scattering 35 0.03
Total votes 102,602 100.00
Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "Gov. Lot Myrick Morrill". nga.org. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  2. ^ "ME Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 21 April 2005. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
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