1858 Maine gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1858 Maine gubernatorial election
Country:Maine
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1857 Maine gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1857
Next Election:1859 Maine gubernatorial election
Next Year:1859
Election Date:13 September 1858
Nominee1:Lot M. Morrill
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:60,736
Percentage1:53.48%
Nominee2:Manassah H. Smith
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:52,750
Percentage2:46.45%
Governor
Before Election:Lot M. Morrill
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Lot M. Morrill
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1858 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 13 September 1858 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 rematch of the previous election.[1]

General election

On election day, 13 September 1858, incumbent Republican Governor Lot M. Morrill won re-election by a margin of 7,986 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Manassah H. Smith, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of governor. Morrill was sworn in for his second term on 6 January 1859.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gov. Lot Myrick Morrill . nga.org . 17 April 2024.
  2. Web site: ME Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 21 April 2005 . 17 April 2024.