1837 Maine gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1837 Maine gubernatorial election
Country:Maine
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1836 Maine gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1836
Next Election:1838 Maine gubernatorial election
Next Year:1838
Election Date:September 11, 1837
Nominee1:Edward Kent
Party1:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:34,358
Percentage1:50.14%
Nominee2:Gorham Parks
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:33,879
Percentage2:49.44%
Governor
Before Election:Robert P. Dunlap
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Edward Kent
After Party:Whig Party (United States)

The 1837 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 11, 1837. Incumbent Democratic Governor Robert P. Dunlap did not run for re-election.[1]

Whig candidate Edward Kent defeated Democratic candidate Gorham Parks.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Greene, H. W. . 1839 . Letters addressed to Francis O.J. Smith, Representative in Congress from Cumberland District, (Me.) . 17 .