1859 Maine gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1859 Maine gubernatorial election
Country:Maine
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1858 Maine gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1858
Next Election:1860 Maine gubernatorial election
Next Year:1860
Election Date:12 September 1859
Nominee1:Lot M. Morrill
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:57,180
Percentage1:55.73%
Nominee2:Manassah H. Smith
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:45,387
Percentage2:44.24%
Governor
Before Election:Lot M. Morrill
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Lot M. Morrill
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1859 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 12 September 1859 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 second rematch of the previous elections.[1]

General election

On election day, 12 September 1859, incumbent Republican Governor Lot M. Morrill won re-election by a margin of 11,793 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Manassah H. Smith, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of governor. Morrill was sworn in for his third term on 6 January 1860.[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.