1839 Maine gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1839 Maine gubernatorial election
Country:Maine
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1838 Maine gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1838
Next Election:1840 Maine gubernatorial election
Next Year:1840
Election Date:September 9, 1839
Nominee1:John Fairfield
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:41,038
Percentage1:54.00%
Nominee2:Edward Kent
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:34,749
Percentage2:45.73%
Governor
Before Election:John Fairfield
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John Fairfield
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1839 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 9, 1839. Incumbent Democratic Governor John Fairfield defeated Whig candidate and former Governor Edward Kent in a re-match of the previous year's election.