1850 Maine gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1850 Maine gubernatorial election
Country:Maine
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1849 Maine gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1849
Next Election:1852 Maine gubernatorial election
Next Year:1852
Election Date:9 September 1850
Nominee1:John Hubbard
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:41,203
Percentage1:51.08%
Nominee2:William G. Crosby
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:32,120
Percentage2:39.82%
Nominee3:George F. Talbot
Party3:Free Soil Party (United States)
Popular Vote3:7,267
Percentage3:9.01%
Governor
Before Election:John Hubbard
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John Hubbard
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1850 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 9 September 1850 in order to elect the Governor of Maine. Incumbent Democratic Governor John Hubbard won re-election against Whig nominee William G. Crosby and Free Soil Party nominee George F. Talbot.[1]

General election

On election day, 9 September 1850, incumbent Democratic governor John Hubbard won re-election by a margin of 9,083 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee William G. Crosby, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Hubbard was sworn in for his second term on 8 May 1851.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gov. John Hubbard . nga.org . 16 April 2024.
  2. Web site: ME Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 21 April 2005 . 16 April 2024.