1833 Maine gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1833 Maine gubernatorial election
Country:Maine
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1832 Maine gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1832
Next Election:1834 Maine gubernatorial election
Next Year:1834
Election Date:September 9, 1833
Nominee1:Robert P. Dunlap
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:25,731
Percentage1:52.14%
Nominee2:Daniel Goodenow
Party2:National Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:18,112
Percentage2:36.70%
Nominee3:Samuel E. Smith
Party3:Independent Democrat
Popular Vote3:3,024
Percentage3:6.13%
Governor
Before Election:Samuel E. Smith
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Robert P. Dunlap
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1833 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 9, 1833. Incumbent Democratic Governor Samuel E. Smith was defeated for re-nomination by Robert P. Dunlap. Smith ran for re-election as an Independent Democrat.

Dunlap defeated National Republican candidate Daniel Goodenow and Smith with 52.14% of the vote.

Democratic nomination

The Democratic state convention was held on June 26, 1833, at Augusta, Maine.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Ginn, Roger . 2016 . New England Must Not Be Trampled On: The Tragic Death of Jonathan Cilley . Lanham, Maryland . Down East Books . 80 . 9781608933877.