1859 Maine gubernatorial election
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1859 Maine gubernatorial election
| Nominee | Lot M. Morrill | Manassah H. Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Popular vote | 57,180 | 45,387 |
| Percentage | 55.73% | 44.24% |
County results
Morrill: 50–60% 60–70%
Smith: 50–60%
Morrill: 50–60% 60–70%
Smith: 50–60%
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
[edit ]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
[edit ]| 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
[edit ]- ^ "Gov. Lot Myrick Morrill". nga.org. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ "ME Governor". ourcampaigns.com. April 21, 2005. Retrieved April 17, 2024.